Turkey has come up with a unique solution to control fan violence in soccer stadiums. League champion Fenerbahce was ordered to play two home games without any spectators after fans invaded the pitch during a friendly match with Ukrainian champion Donetsk in July.  The fans also attacked journalists who were critical of the team.

The ruling was amended to only women and children under 12 being allowed to attend and for free. More than 41,000 showed up Tuesday to watch the Istanbul club host Manisaspor. The fans were still searched prior to entry, but by female police officers. The visitors were welcomed with applause instead of the usual jeering and naturally, there were no riots.