Police have praised the behaviour of the large crowd who attended the Argentina versus England match held at Otago Stadium in Dunedin this evening.
"It's pleasing to see that people enjoyed the occasion of the first major international to be held in the city's new stadium," said Dunedin Area Commander, Inspector Dave Campbell.
Police only attended to a few relatively minor incidents at the stadium.
There were five arrests - two for intoxication, one each for disorderly behaviour and trespass, and one further offence for pitch invasion under the Major Events Management Act.
St John treated 13 people at the game for minor medical matters.
Dunedin Police are also anticipating a busy evening in the city as fans enjoy post-match celebrations.
The city had been busy in the build-up before the match and people were in a good mood and enjoying the positive atmosphere, Inspector Campbell said.
Liquor bans were in place across much of the north and central city.
Traffic flowed well and there appeared to be no significant issues with traffic congestion around the stadium both before and after the match.
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