League of Ireland respond to pyrotechnical incident at Brandywell Stadium

The away fans were forced to gather in the centre circle after the game had finished and didn't move until it was safe to leave the stadium.

A general view of Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium.

League of Ireland representatives have responded to the incident at The Brandywell Stadium last Friday that saw flares being thrown onto the pitch while Derry took on Shamrock Rovers in the Airtricity League of Ireland Premier Division.

Rovers defeated the hosts 3-1 scoring three goals in 13 minutes, two from Aaron Greene, the other from Richie Towell. However, it was a disastrous night for Derry in more ways than one as the match was marred by crowd disturbances set off by a flare which was thrown over the stadium wall onto the pitch.