MTN FA Cup: Medeama players attacked, team bus smashed by angry Karela United fans [Photos]

Medeama SC players and team bus has been attacked by some angry fans of Karela United at the Crossby Awuah Memorial Park in Aiyinase on Sunday in the MTN FA Cup.

Prior to this explosive Western Derby, Medeama issued a statement calling the attention of the Ghana Football Association [GFA] to tighten security after some fans of Karela went on radio to threaten Medeama.

However, Referee Philip Arthur-Forson was forced to delay the match on two occasions following the marauding attacks from the home fans.

Medeama midfielder Eric Kwakwa is bleeding profusely after being hit with missiles from angry home fans as he made his way to the tunnel after the first half.

Several players were injured following the barbaric assault.

Military men detailed at the venue are having a torrid time to control the home supporters in a highly volatile atmosphere at Aiyinase.

The military has been forced onto the pitch to protect life and property in what has been an extraordinary scene at Aiyinase.

Some journalists were denied entry into the stadium with the game delayed closed to 30 minutes into the second half.

Prince Opoku Agyemang opened the scoring in the first half, capitalizing on a defensive howler to give the visitors the lead.

Ebenezer Ackahbi increased the tally with a superb finish before Diawisie Taylor pulled one back for the visitors to end the game 2-1 for Medeama at the Round of 32 games.