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Transport police have praised fans who attended the FA Cup final at Wembley after only two arrests were reported.Transport police have praised fans who attended the FA Cup final at Wembley after only two arrests were reported.
Of the 89,000 fans, one Cardiff supporter was arrested on suspicion of assault and a Portsmouth fan was arrested for disorderly behaviour.Of the 89,000 fans, one Cardiff supporter was arrested on suspicion of assault and a Portsmouth fan was arrested for disorderly behaviour.
Last time Cardiff played in the FA Cup final in 1927, there were 10 arrests for drunken behaviour.Last time Cardiff played in the FA Cup final in 1927, there were 10 arrests for drunken behaviour.
The Valleys Rams Supporters' Club said fans "had crossed the divide" and were looked at in a positive light.The Valleys Rams Supporters' Club said fans "had crossed the divide" and were looked at in a positive light.
Gwyn Davies, from the fans' group, said arrest figures amongst Cardiff supporters had lowered over the past seven years.Gwyn Davies, from the fans' group, said arrest figures amongst Cardiff supporters had lowered over the past seven years.
" We had a great day on Saturday and there was mutual respect between the fans," Mr Davies said. "We had a great day on Saturday and there was mutual respect between the fans," Mr Davies said.
"Who would have wanted to be associated with us when we had a bad reputation?"Who would have wanted to be associated with us when we had a bad reputation?
"We've crossed that divide and people look at us positively now. we've achieved wonderful things," he added."We've crossed that divide and people look at us positively now. we've achieved wonderful things," he added.
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Andy Ball, a superintendent with the British Transport Police said Cardiff and Portsmouth fans should be praised.Andy Ball, a superintendent with the British Transport Police said Cardiff and Portsmouth fans should be praised.
"We were extremely pleased with the behaviour of fans, with only two arrests reported on the day," he said."We were extremely pleased with the behaviour of fans, with only two arrests reported on the day," he said.
"When you're talking about more than 80,000 fans converging on London for a day of football it is really an excellent reflection on those supporters who made the trip.""When you're talking about more than 80,000 fans converging on London for a day of football it is really an excellent reflection on those supporters who made the trip."
An alcohol ban was in place on First Great Western services from Cardiff and further alcohol controls were in place at major London Underground interchange stations.An alcohol ban was in place on First Great Western services from Cardiff and further alcohol controls were in place at major London Underground interchange stations.
Nearly 600 officers were out patrolling the trains and stations in London and the travelling on trains from Cardiff and Portsmouth.Nearly 600 officers were out patrolling the trains and stations in London and the travelling on trains from Cardiff and Portsmouth.
A 21-year-old Portsmouth fan was arrested by police at 1050 BST at Waterloo Underground station for disorderly behaviour.A 21-year-old Portsmouth fan was arrested by police at 1050 BST at Waterloo Underground station for disorderly behaviour.
Police near Wembley before Saturday's matchPolice near Wembley before Saturday's match
He was charged and bailed to appear before City of Westminster Magistrates Court on 30 May.He was charged and bailed to appear before City of Westminster Magistrates Court on 30 May.
Police have made an application for a football banning order to be placed against the man from Gosport.Police have made an application for a football banning order to be placed against the man from Gosport.
The Cardiff supporter was arrested on suspicion of assault at Harrow on Hill Underground Station after an altercation with a Portsmouth supporter.The Cardiff supporter was arrested on suspicion of assault at Harrow on Hill Underground Station after an altercation with a Portsmouth supporter.
The 33-year-old from Rhondda Valley has been bailed to Central London police station on 28 June pending further inquiries.The 33-year-old from Rhondda Valley has been bailed to Central London police station on 28 June pending further inquiries.
Both managers after the game had also praised supporters for adding to the occasion.Both managers after the game had also praised supporters for adding to the occasion.
Cardiff City boss Dave Jones said: "They can be very proud of themselves and they brought back a little bit of pride to the FA Cup."Cardiff City boss Dave Jones said: "They can be very proud of themselves and they brought back a little bit of pride to the FA Cup."
Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp had asked both sets of supporters to remain behind at the end, whateever the result.Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp had asked both sets of supporters to remain behind at the end, whateever the result.
"I thought the fact that the Cardiff fans stayed at the end when we collected the trophy was fantastic."I thought the fact that the Cardiff fans stayed at the end when we collected the trophy was fantastic.
"It was great and if we had lost I would have wanted our fans to do the same.""It was great and if we had lost I would have wanted our fans to do the same."