Rangers and Hibernian charged by SFA over Scottish Cup final damage

By James Dale

Image: The SFA issued a statement alleging a number of facilities at Hampden Park were damaged by supporters

Rangers and Hibernian have been charged over "supporter misbehaviour" by the Scottish Football Association after fans from both sides invaded the pitch at the William Hill Scottish Cup final.

Supporters spilled onto the playing surface at the full-time whistle after Hibs scored a late winner to triumph 3-2 at Hampden Park in May and secure the trophy for the first time in 114 years

The SFA's compliance officer has now issued a notice of complaint to both Rangers and Hibs, alleging that damage to the stadium was caused by the post-match trouble. 

Highlights from the Scottish Cup Final at Hampden Park as Hibernian came from behind to beat Rangers 3-2.

A statement from the SFA published on Tuesday afternoon claimed the surface of the pitch, a set of goal posts and parts of the LED advertising system had been damaged by Hibs fans.

Rangers supporters also stand accused of damaging advertising equipment and advertising hoardings situated at the perimeter of the pitch. 

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The Glasgow giants have already demanded "urgent" talks with the SFA and the author of a report into the pitch invasion after claiming there were "factual inaccuracies and contradictions" in the document, which was released on the eve of Rangers' first Premiership game of the season against Hamilton earlier in August.

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Both clubs have until the close of business on Tuesday, September 6 to provide written responses to the alleged breaches, with Hibs representatives asked to attend a hearing on October 4.

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