Everton fan carrying a child slaps Lyon goalkeeper Anthony Lopes on his head as ugly mass brawl between players spills into the crowd during Europa League match
An Everton fan holding a toddler on his lap lashed out at a rival goalkeeper as he watched his side lose 2-1 in the Europa League last night.
His face contorted with rage, the supporter tried to attack Lyon goalkeeper Anthony Lopes after Everton captain Ashley Williams had pushed the player into the advertising hoardings.
An out-of-control Williams was lucky to escape a red card and was involved in the ensuing brawl among the players in front of a packed Everton crowd.
An Everton fan (outstretched arm, left) who was holding a child got himself involved in a mass mid-match brawl on ThursdayThe irate supporter slapped Lyon goalkeeper Anthony Lopes on his head in the Europa League game at Goodison ParkA foul by Everton centre back and captain Ashley Williams (No 5) on French goalkeeper Lopes sparked the ugly scenesThe moment of controversy in the second half came after Williams shoved Lyon's keeper, sending him into the hoardingsWilliams was lucky not to see red for his part in a brawl following an argument with Lopes that also saw fans involvedEverton fans in the Everton home end also got involved and the incident saw Williams being pulled away by an Everton official
Williams was very fortunate to escape with just a yellow card from referee Bas Nijhuis.
