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Saturday 14 November 2015

Spectators invade the pitch of the Stade de France stadium after the international friendly soccer France against Germany, Friday, Nov. 13, 2015 in Saint Denis, out-
side Paris. At least 35 people were killed in shootings and explosions around Paris, many of them in a popular theater where patrons were taken hostage, police and
medical officials said Friday. Two explosions were heard outside the Stade de France stadium.

(AP Photo/Michel Euler)

Fans Stay Calm Amid Chilling Attack At Stade De France

JEROME PUGMIRE sounds of explosions from 9:20 p.m., was a short and only minutes later, clearly By the end of the match,
AP Sports Writer outside — part of the car- crisp bang. audible as it ripped through which France won 2-0, the
PARIS (AP) — As news of nage unfolding in the city “We heard them, but we the chill air. mood was one of silent
bloodshed filtered through that left dozens killed in thought they were home- The noise inside the stadi- contemplation as news
the crowd and police si- multiple acts of violence. made devices or fire- um was low at that point, filtered in through mobile
rens wailed outside, thou- But there was plenty of un- works,” soccer fan Frederic since there was little excite- phones and social net-
sands of soccer fans milled ease and tension. Lavergne told The Associ- ment in the game, and the works relaying the carnage
around the Stade de During the first half of ated Press as he left the sounds of the sirens outside outside.
France, reluctant to leave France’s soccer match stadium. were loud and clear. So What would otherwise
the seemingly safe stadium. against Germany on Friday, “We had no idea at the was the whirling sounds of have been a celebration
The spectators didn’t pan- two explosions went off time what it was.” the police helicopter buzz- of France’s win became a
ic, despite hearing the nearby. The first, at around The next “bang” followed ing overhead. night of worry. q