India, Nov. 28 -- Aston Villa's Europa League encounter against Young Boys on Thursday was marred by controversy, as the match was temporarily halted due to violence in the away end at Villa Park. After scoring the opener in the 27th minute, Donyell Malen was hit on the head by a plastic cup, which was thrown from the away end. His head received a cut and began to bleed a little. But he did not receive any medical treatment.

The match was then stopped for five and a half minutes as objects were being thrown at Malen after he scored his second goal in the 42nd minute. Young Boys skipper Loris Benito had to run over to the away end and speak to the fans.

Many seats in the away end were also removed and thrown onto the pitch during the mat...