SIX arrests were made at the Aberdeen v Rangers game as police said a "minority" of supporters had "let themselves and their clubs down".
Police Scotland said five men and a women were arrested in connection with disorder related offences and the use of a pyrotechnic device at the Scottish Cup quarter final 1-1 draw at Pittodrie.
A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.
Ugly scenes saw sections of the support rip up seats and throw them and other missiles, while flares were also set off and fans could be seen hurling abuse over the fence keeping them apart.
Aberdeen fans had also unfurled an insulting banner aimed at Ibrox striker Alfredo Morelos .
The black banner with white writing read: "Morelos tu madre es un colchón", which translates to, "Morelos your mother is a mattress".
Match Commander, Superintendent Richard Craig, said: "I would like to thank the vast majority of supporters from both clubs who heeded our advice and behaved responsibly today.
"However, it is disappointing that a very small minority of fans chose to ignore the warnings and were in involved in disorderly behaviour. They have let themselves and their clubs down.
"Disruptive behaviour in and around football matches in Scotland will not be tolerated and those who choose to conduct themselves in such a way will be firmly dealt with."
It comes after a string of incidents, including a glass bottle being thrown at Celtic's Scott Sinclair at the Scottish Cup match between Celtic and Hibernian on Saturday and Kilmarnock striker, Kris Boyd, being hit by a coin during a Celtic game last month.
Following Kilmarnock's defeat to Rangers during the William Hill Scottish Cup fifth round replay, the manager, Steve Clarke, said he had been subjected to chants of “sad Fenian b******”.
He then spoke out about sectarian absue, saying it belonged "in the Dark Ages" and insisting he had to be vocal in a bid to beat bigotry.
At Kilmarnock'sr game against Hamilton last month, though, Rangers fans held up a banner saying: “Get well soon Steve Clarke.”
Scotland's justice secretary has said serious measures are required to tackle unacceptable conduct at football matches.
Humza Yousaf said "nothing was off the table" when it came to dealing with sectarianism and violent behaviour.
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