3 hurt in Greece clashes at Europa League match

ATHENS, Greece (AP) -- Three people were hurt and four detained on Thursday after several hundred fans were involved in clashes at a Europa League match between Panathinaikos and Lazio.

The clashes occurred outside Athens' Olympic Stadium, both before and during the match.

Riot police used pepper spray and stun grenades against hundreds of Greek fans as they tried to break through a police cordon. The youths hurled rocks and petrol bombs at the police.

Police separated rival fans before the game started. Three fans received first aid and their injuries were not considered serious.

Panathinaikos and Lazio are playing in Group J of the European competition, along with Tottenham and Maribor.