The skirmishes resulted in the stoning of cars while a section of the precast walling at the Harare venue was brought down by fans protesting the hike in the entrance fee to $500 million for the rest of the ground and $1 billion for the VIP section.
Armed Zimbabwe police dispersed the rioters and saved a potentially explosive situation.
On the field, the defending champions showed clear signs of a CAF Champions League hangover as they were held to a one-all draw by newboys Kiglon at Chibuku Stadium.
The Harare giants, lacking the cutting edge that saw them dismiss African champions Etoile du Sahel last week, enabled the CBZ Premiership surprise packages Kiglon maintain their unbeaten run although they conceded they dropped their first points of 2008.
Lloyd Chitembwe’s charges punished inept defending by the visitors as midfielder Tarisayi Nyamunamwendo opening the scoring in the 26th minute.
Leading scorer Edward Sadomba brought DeMbare level after the restart when he fired home a crisp free kick.
Sadomba found the DeMbare equalizer off a free-kick moments into the second half–CAJ News.
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