Fans clash in Greece as riots break out ahead of PAOK's victory over Rapid Vienna
PAOK's Europa League victory over Rapid Vienna was marred by violence after fighting broken out between rival fans.
PAOK's Europa League victory over Rapid Vienna was marred by violence after fighting broken out between rival fans.
Two sets of flares were fired before kick-off which led to police responding with tear gas.
The home fans then descended on to the pitch and threw missiles into the strands, delaying the start of the match.
When it finally got underway, goals from Stefanos Athanasiadis and Giorgos Katsikas earned the hosts a 2-1 first-leg win.
Scroll down to watch the video![Violence: Fans of Rapid Wien are repelled by riot police after clashes with supporters of PAOK](http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2012/08/24/article-0-14AB1149000005DC-852_634x412.jpg)
Violence: Fans of Rapid Wien are repelled by riot police after clashes with supporters of PAOK
![Fighting back: Greek riot police fire tear gas at PAOK and Rapid Vienna fans](http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2012/08/24/article-0-14AB2BF9000005DC-862_634x422.jpg)
Fighting back: Greek riot police fire tear gas at PAOK and Rapid Vienna fans
![Delay: The home fans spilled on to the pitch, forcing kick-off to be put back](http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2012/08/24/article-0-14AB156E000005DC-461_634x348.jpg)
Delay: The home fans spilled on to the pitch, forcing kick-off to be put back
![Delay: The home fans spilled on to the pitch, forcing kick-off to be put back](http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2012/08/24/article-0-14AB2C94000005DC-668_634x338.jpg)
![Supporters of PAOK FC enter the playing field before the UEFA Europa League play-off first leg soccer match between PAOK FC and SK Rapid Vienna](http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2012/08/24/article-0-14AB10E1000005DC-380_634x431.jpg)
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