Soccer-Sheffield United duo charged by police over playoff disorder


FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Sheffield United v Liverpool - Bramall Lane, Sheffield, Britain - February 28, 2021 Sheffield United's Rhian Brewster and Oli McBurnie during the warm up before the match Pool via REUTERS/Oli Scarff

(Reuters) - Sheffield United duo Rhian Brewster and Oli McBurnie were charged with assault by Nottinghamshire Police on Thursday following the disorder that marred their Championship playoff semi-final at Nottingham Forest last month.

Trouble flared after home supporters invaded the pitch to celebrate their team's win on penalties.

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