Riot police fired plastic bullets and tear gas to quell violent scenes here as the Euro 2012 venue became a battleground for football hooligans.
Parts of Warsaw were turned into a bloodbath as Polish and Russian fans clashed ahead of their 1-1 draw in Group A.
On the march: Approximately 5,000 Russia fans make their way to Warsaw's National Stadium
On the charge: Polish police forces sprint into action
Scuffle: Polish fans clash with their Russian counterparts outside the National Stadium
This is going to hurt: A fan gets ready to feel the force of the Policja
Street violence: A Russian and Polish fan hit each other during the violence
In full force: Russian fans are escorted by Polish riot police in Warsaw
Running riot: Unruly Polish fans carry road blockades as they clash with police in Warsaw
More than 100 people were arrested. There was blood on the pavement, supporters were lying injured but still the fans carried on fighting with each other and the police, who came under fire from a barrage of bottles and bricks.
Poland versus Russia was always going to be a volatile fixture given the history between the two countries.
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