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Crowd trouble mars weekend win
Dean Ashton and Kyel Reid scored in West Ham's 3-1 win over MLS side Columbus Crew on Sunday - but the game was marred by crowd trouble.
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More than 100 fans became involved in a brawl at half-time of the game in Ohio before police officers and security staff eventually separated the groups.
On the field Ashton gave his side the perfect start with a clinical finish after just six minutes.
Columbus Crew equalised on 20 minutes when Jason Garey headed home Cory Elenio's cross.
The Hammers restored their lead six minutes later when Crew midfielder Brad Evans turned the ball into his own net under pressure from Mark Noble.
Reid sealed the win for Alan Curbishley's men when he netted from close range on 53 minutes.
The win sets West Ham up for their next game against a team of MLS All-Stars on Thursday in Toronto.
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HammerMan (West Ham United fan)
"I hope not. I'm sick of this shite. We should be known for our football, not for thuggery. I thought we're pretty good these days though, so reckon it was probably the Americans kicking off as usual..."
ajewhu (West Ham United fan)
"Who caused the crowd trouble? I know in the US the fans can still drink before/during a game, it wasn't our lot was it?"
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