PICTURE OF THE WEEK

14 September 2005


©   Darrin J. Zammit Lupi 2005

Croatian football fans clash with police after Croatia was held to a 1-1 draw against Malta in a World Cup 2006 Group Eight qualifier at Ta' Qali National Stadium, outside Valletta, September 7, 2005. Croatia's hopes of winning European Group Eight and qualifying directly for the World Cup finals were jeopardised when they were held to an unexpected 1-1 draw by plucky Malta. The match was overshadowed by crowd trouble as a group of Croatia fans vented their frustration at their team's disappointing outing by ripping up seats and hurling them towards home fans and police officers.


Malta - 2005

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© Darrin J. Zammit Lupi 2005