Indonesia stadium tragedy: crush at football match

Malang city, East Java, was in chaos after Persebaya Surabaya's 3-2 victory over Arema Malang on Saturday night.

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therefore all 42,000 or so spectators were reportedly Arema supporters.

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But following Arema's humiliating loss, the first against rival Persebaya at its home stadium

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irate fans flooded the pitch to demand explanations.

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Rioting broke out outside the stadium, with fans throwing bottles and other items at players and soccer officials

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At least 174 people, including children and two police officers, were reported dead

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There were over a hundred persons hurt.

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