World Cup 2018: Dramatic moment Serbia and Brazil fans clash in the stands in Russia

Fans of Brazil and Serbia fight in the stands during Wednesday's World Cup match
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Dramatic images have emerged showing Serbia and Brazil fans fighting in the stands as violence broke out at Moscow's Spartak Stadium.

Pictures show punches being thrown between the two sets of supporters during the South American country’s 2-0 victory on Wednesday evening.

Stewards were forced to intervene as tempers boiled over among the two groups of angry fans.

One image shows a Brazilian grabbing the hair of a Serbian supporter while another shows a female Serbian in tears amid the ugly scenes.

A Brazilian fan grabs a Serbian supporter amid the ugly scenes
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It is not clear why the clash started or who initiated the violence, but such scenes have been rare in the tournament so far.

Stewards were forced to intervene as fans clashed
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Strong warnings have been issued in Russia amid fears of hooliganism after clashes between English and Russian football fans in Euro 2016.

Kremlin officials have told fans that they will take a zero tolerance approach to violence.

Kremlin officials say they will take a zero tolerance approach to violence among supporters
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In the match, Brazil reached the knockout rounds of the World Cup after goals from Paulinho and Thiago Silva secured the win, while Serbia were eliminated.

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