(Reuters) - Around 50 people have been arrested and several injured in riots caused by football fans after Dinamo Zegreb defeated Hadjuk Split 1-0 in the Croatia Cup semi-finals on Wednesday in the city of Split, local media reported.

Spectators invaded the pitch after the final whistle and violence spilled out in and around the stadium till late. Local media said 51 people were detained by the police and eight police officers were injured after clashes with fans.