Everton ball-boy rescued by quick-thinking steward as crowd trouble erupts at Europa League play-off match against Hajduk Split
The Europa League tie between Everton and Hajduk Split was halted by crowd trouble on Thursday night.
A group of fans in the away section kicked down advertising hoardings and threw seats towards Everton fans in the Park End.
A ball boy was rescued from the melee by a quick-thinking steward as fans attacked security staff during the first-half at Goodison Park.
Play was halted for a few minutes when trouble flared, with missiles being thrown and supporters moving towards the pitch shortly after Michael Keane's 30th-minute header had put the hosts in front.
Referee Ivan Kruzliak stopped the match and ushered both sets of players towards the dugouts.
After stewards and police had moved to bring the situation under control, the players returned to the pitch and Everton doubled their lead in the 45th minute thanks to Idrissa Gueye's strike.
Aside from the worrying scenes in the stands, Everton will be feeling very satisfied with how this outing went ahead of next Thursday's second leg in Croatia.