SHOCKING scenes played out in France as TEAR GAS was thrown onto the pitch during a Ligue 1 game.The clash between Toulouse and Montpellier was oversh.
A pitch invasion had ensued following the game, with riot police using batons and tear gas to try and regain control. The gas left players unable to breathe and scratching at their eyes as the ugly scenes played out around the 57th minute mark. The clash between Toulouse and Montpellier was overshadowed as fans, believed to be in the away end, fired tear gas onto the pitch in the second half.
Toulouse's Ligue 1 encounter with Montpellier had to be temporarily suspended after away fans were reported to have thrown tear gas at home supporters.
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The game was paused by the official after less than an hour due to fears over the subtance.
Sign up to our daily sport newsletter The French side were facing off with Toulouse away from home when the game was temporarily halted before the hour mark following reports that tear gas had been released on to the pitch. [here](https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/newsletter-preference-centre/). [Jullien](https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/all-about/christopher-jullien) seen on the left hand side of the touchline doing the same and appearing to be coughing while drinking water before returning to the pitch later. [Celtic](https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/all-about/celtic-fc) starting eleven under Ange Postecoglou. The 22 players, officials and staff were seen rushing to the touchline of the pitch before the game was officially paused by the referee for over 15 minutes.
Toulouse were leading 4-1 when the incident occurred 57 minutes in, leaving players to cover their eyes and nose with their shirt and play was suspended ...
Crowd troubles were a concern in France this weekend. But they responded strongly and were 3-1 up after 31 minutes thanks to goals by Stijn Spierings, Zakaria Aboukhlal and Fare Chaibi. The match between Toulouse and Montpellier was brought to a halt after tear gas was thrown
Match ends, Toulouse 4, Montpellier 2. Second Half ends, Toulouse 4, Montpellier 2. Attempt missed. Issiaga Sylla (Toulouse) left footed shot from lon.
Zakaria Aboukhlal (Toulouse) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Farès Chaïbi (Toulouse) right footed shot from the left side of the box to the top right corner. Arnaud Nordin (Montpellier) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Stijn Spierings (Toulouse) right footed shot from very close range to the bottom right corner. Wahbi Khazri (Montpellier) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Nicolas Cozza (Montpellier) left footed shot from the centre of the box is just a bit too high. Brecht Dejaegere (Toulouse) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Thijs Dallinga (Toulouse) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Joris Chotard (Montpellier) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Elye Wahi (Montpellier) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Téji Savanier (Montpellier) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Stephy Mavididi (Montpellier) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked.
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