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Young Boys and Basel fans throw gaming console controllers on pitch in protest over eSports

Ref was forced to halt the game for two minutes as the accessories rained down on to the pitch

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By Dave Fraser
24th September 2018, 9:33 am
Updated: 24th September 2018, 3:32 pm

Young Boys and Basel fans threw gaming console controllers onto pitch during yesterday’s game in a bizarre protest over eSports.

The referee was forced to halt the game for two minutes as the accessories rained down on to the pitch at the Stade de Suisse.

Fans of Basel and Young Boys threw controllers on the pitch in protest over eSports
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Fans of Basel and Young Boys threw controllers on the pitch in eSports protest

Supporters also showed off a massive pause button logo banner
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Supporters also showed off a massive pause button logo banner

The Swiss supporters were protesting against the potential introduction of eSports and even held up a huge pause symbol banner.

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On top of that, the words “f*** eSports” were carved into the side of some controllers.

An additional banner also said: “eSports are s***”.

Supporters of the two clubs also launched tennis balls onto the field of play – after the teams both invested in eSports.

The match was halted for two minutes while the pitch was cleared
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The match was halted for two minutes while the pitch was cleared

A team of workers had to quickly clear the pitch of controllers and tennis balls
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A team of workers had to quickly clear the pitch of controllers and tennis balls

The unique protest occurred just 15 minutes into the match in Switzerland.

In the game, Young Boys obliterated Basel 7-1 during the ridiculous game – just days after being thumped 3-0 themselves at the hands of Manchester United.

Despite the win, the fans were still fuming at the potential introduction of eSports – a growing trend across sporting teams across the world.

The NBA have already had one successful season of eSports, while Tottenham are set to host professional gaming at their new stadium – when it’s finally finished.

Tennis balls were also hurled on to the pitch in the bizarre protest
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Tennis balls were also hurled on to the pitch in the bizarre protest

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