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PHOTOS: Shocking scenes in Belgrade as Serbia-Albania abandoned amid violence

Serbia Albania Euro Soccer

Serbia’s Stefan Mitrovic grabs a drone which was flying a banner containing the Albanian flag during the Euro 2016 Group I qualifying match between Serbia and Albania in Belgrade, Serbia, Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2014. The match was suspended. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic)

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In Belgrade on Tuesday as players and fans brawled and the EURO 2016 qualifier between Serbia and Albanian was abandoned after a drone carrying an Albanian flag flew into the stadium before Serbia’s Stefan Mitrovic tore it down.

[VIDEO: Serbia-Albania abandoned as drone carrying flag sparks pandemonium]

That act sparked pandemonium in the Group I game which was abandoned after mass brawls broke out between Serbian and Albanian players, plus unrest was seen in the stands as home fans ran onto the pitch and Albania’s players ran for cover.

Below are some incredible images taken in and around the stadium in Serbia’s capital, as the bitter rivalry spilled over and sparked ugly scenes which have shocked the soccer world.

See for yourself.

Serbia Albania Euro Soccer

A drone with an Albanian flag flies over Partizan stadium during the Euro 2016 Group I qualifying match between Serbia and Albania in Belgrade, Serbia, Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2014. The match was suspended in the 41st minute. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic)

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Serbia Albania Euro Soccer

Serbia’s Stefan Mitrovic grabs a drone which was flying a banner containing the Albanian flag during the Euro 2016 Group I qualifying match between Serbia and Albania in Belgrade, Serbia, Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2014. The match was suspended. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic)

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Serbia’s supporters riot police scuffles with angry Serbian supporters during the EURO 2016 group I football match between Serbia and Albania in Belgrade on October 14, 2014. AFP PHOTO / ANDREJ ISAKOVIC (Photo credit should read ANDREJ ISAKOVIC/AFP/Getty Images)

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A masked Serbian supporter pulls a drone after a flag with Albanian national symbols was flown over the pitch and pulled down by Serbia’s players during the EURO 2016 group I football match between Serbia and Albania in Belgrade on October 14, 2014. AFP PHOTO / ANDREJ ISAKOVIC (Photo credit should read ANDREJ ISAKOVIC/AFP/Getty Images)

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Serbia Albania Euro Soccer

A skirmish between Serbian and Albanian players breaks out on the pitch during the Euro 2016 Group I qualifying match between Serbia and Albania in Belgrade, Serbia, Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2014. The European Championship qualifier between Serbia and Albania was suspended on Tuesday after pitch skirmishes involving players and fans over an Albanian flag that was flown above the stadium by a drone. (AP Photo/Marko Drobnjakovic)

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Serbia Albania Euro Soccer

Serbia’s players leave from pitch after the Euro 2016 Group I qualifying match between Serbia and Albania, at the Partizan stadium in Belgrade, Serbia, Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2014. The European Championship qualifier between Serbia and Albania was suspended on Tuesday after pitch skirmishes involving players and fans over an Albanian flag that was flown above the stadium by a drone. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic)

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Serbia Albania Euro Soccer

Serbian national team supporters clash with members of the riot police during the Euro 2016 Group I qualifying match between Serbia and Albania at the Partizan stadium in Belgrade, Serbia, Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2014. The European Championship qualifier between Serbia and Albania was suspended on Tuesday after pitch skirmishes involving players and fans over an Albanian flag that was flown above the stadium by a drone. (AP Photo/Marko Drobnjakovic)

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Serbia Albania Euro Soccer

Serbian riot police clashes with Serbian national team supporters during the Euro 2016 Group I qualifying match between Serbia and Albania, at the Partizan stadium in Belgrade, Serbia, Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2014. (AP Photo/Marko Drobnjakovic)

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Serbia Albania Euro Soccer

A Serbian national team supporter, left, attacks members of the Albanian national soccer team during the Euro 2016 Group I qualifying match between Serbia and Albania at the Partizan stadium in Belgrade, Serbia, Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2014. The European Championship qualifier between Serbia and Albania was suspended on Tuesday after pitch skirmishes involving players and fans over an Albanian flag banner that was flown above the stadium by a drone. (AP Photo/Marko Drobnjakovic)

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Albania’s players run for cover during the EURO 2016 group I football match between Serbia and Albania in Belgrade on October 14, 2014. AFP PHOTO / ALEXA STANKOVIC (Photo credit should read ALEXA STANKOVIC/AFP/Getty Images)

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