Minute's silence cut short as Man City fans disrupt tribute to Hillsborough victims at FA Cup semi-final vs Liverpool

A minute's silence before kick-off in the FA Cup semi-final tie between Manchester City and Liverpool had to be cut short on Saturday.

The two teams tried to observe a period of silence to pay respect to the 97 victims of the Hillsborough disaster on the 33rd anniversary of the tragic event.

However, referee Michael Oliver decided to bring an end to the tribute because of some disruption from fans.

City fans continued to chant throughout the attempted minute's silence, forcing the referee to call it off.

Period of remembrance for Hillsborough victims was cut short by referee Michael Oliver after a few chants from the City end, which prompted boos from the Liverpool fans.#LFC #MCFC

Liverpool supporters responded by booing at their counterparts as the players prepared to take kick-off.

Saturday's semi-final has taken place a day after the 33rd anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster.

On April 15, 1989, 97 fans died as a result of overcrowding in Hillsborough Stadium in Sheffield as Liverpool faced Nottingham Forest in an FA Cup semi-final.