Peter Stoger, Cologne coach declines comment on supporters problem

London. - - Cologne boss offered "no comment" after crowd issues marred Thursday's Europa League clash against Arsenal.

His team suffered a 3-1 loss to Arsenal following a one-hour delay to kick-off at the Emirates Stadium due to crowd congestion in London.
The match did not get underway until 9.05pm as a reported 20,000 Cologne supporters descended on the English city despite having only 3,000 tickets available for their fans.

Some cologne fans made their way into the home end as riot police were deployed inside and outside the stadium.
Stoger refused to be drawn on the chaos when quizzed by reporters post-match.
"No comment," Stoger responded. "My job is football and not the fans."

The visiting club made a dream start against their Premier League opponents, Jhon Cordoba's stunning long-range effort breaking the deadlock in the ninth minute.
However, Cologne left London empty handed in their first European outing for 25 years as substitute Sead Kolasinac, Alexis Sanchez and Hector Bellerin inspired Arsenal in the second half.