Lawyers for the 73 defendants, who also included al-Masry club staff, can file an appeal.

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Spectators said that Al Masry fans beat visiting spectators from the opposing Cairo-based Al Ahly club.

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Over 70 people were killed after a match between al-Masry club playing at home to Cairo's al-Ahly.

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