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Hibernian condemn fans' behaviour in Scottish Cup final

A general view of the Hampden Park Stadium on July 25, 2012
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Hibernian condemn supporters who allegedly assaulted Rangers players and staff following Saturday's Scottish Cup final win at Hampden Park.

Hibernian have released a statement condemning supporters for the unsavoury scenes following their Scottish Cup final win over Rangers at Hampden Park on Saturday.

A large number of Hibs fans invaded the pitch on the final whistle of the team's 3-2 victory, which included two goals in the final 10 minutes.

During the pitch invasion, fans are alleged to have "physically and verbally assaulted" players and staff from Rangers, prompting a police investigation and individual probe by the Scottish Football Association.

Rangers criticised Hibs for not immediately condemning the actions of their supporters, but the club has now spoken out, vowing to impose the "strongest possible sanctions" on supporters guilty of committing violent acts.

A statement on the club's official website read: "The club is sorry that a number of Hibernian supporters invaded the pitch. Whilst emotions were running high, the club cannot condone supporters coming onto the field of play.

"The club will co-operate fully with all of the relevant authorities to identify supporters involved in behaviour which tarnishes the good name of Hibernian FC."

Chairman Rod Petrie added: "It is now clear from various sources that supporters being on the pitch at the end of the match led to acts of violence and disorder.

"I condemn and the club condemns all of the violence and unacceptable conduct perpetrated on the pitch and elsewhere and in the margins of the match at Hampden. There is absolutely no place for it in the game of football.

"Hibernian will do all that it can to support the criminal investigations to ensure that those who have transgressed face the consequences of their actions."

The Scottish FA will look into the staging and management of the match in their investigation.

A general view of the Hampden Park Stadium on July 25, 2012
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