SHAH ALAM, Sept 15 — Two ‘Ultras Malaya’ supporters, including the group’s leader, were charged in the Magistrate’s Court here today with rioting during the match between Malaysian and Saudi Arabia in the World Cup 2018/Asian Cup 2018 qualifier at the Shah Alam Stadium last week.

Mohd Ridzuan Ahmad, 36, and Nudzul Haqimi Zulkepli, 31, however, claimed trial after being charged before Magistrate Norshakinah Ahmad Kamarudin.

They were charged together with several others who are still at large with rioting by throwing flares and smoke bombs onto the pitch and letting off fireworks.

They were accused of committing the offence at Quadron C, Shah Alam Stadium, in Section 13 here at around 10.50pm on Sept 8.

They were charged under Section 147 of the Penal Code and are liable to jailed up to two years or fined or both, if convicted.

The ‘Ultras Malaya’ is a group of hardcore supporters of Harimau Malaya, the national football squad.