Brazilian police detain 11 protesters in World Cup city of Salvador

A press photographer helps a Brazil soccer fan affected by tear gas when she got caught up in clashes between police and protesters while trying to reach the stadium for the opening World Cup soccer game in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Thursday, June 12, 2014. Brazilian police clashed with anti-World Cup protesters trying to block part of the main highway leading to the stadium that was hosting the opening match between Brazil and Croatia. (AP Photo/Nelson Antoine) (The Associated Press)

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A demonstrator protests with a sing that reads in Portuguese, " Cup of exclusion", during a march against the FIFA 2014 soccer World Cup, at Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Thursday, June 12, 2014. The demonstrators are demanding better public services and protesting the money spent on the soccer tournament. (AP Photo/Leonardo Wen) (The Associated Press)

Demonstrators protest during a march against the FIFA 2014 soccer World Cup at Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Thursday, June 12, 2014. The demonstrators are demanding better public services and protesting the money spent on the soccer tournament. (AP Photo/Leonardo Wen) (The Associated Press)

Brazilian police say 11 protesters were detained in the northeastern city of Salvador during a small protest against the World Cup soccer tournament.

A group of about 100 protesters in the city of Salvador — where the Netherlands beat Spain 5-1 on Friday — tried to march toward the FIFA Fan Fest viewing area.

Before the protesters could get within several blocks of the Fan Fest area, police opened fire with stun grenades and tear, halting their march.

Police say some of the group smashed the windows of nearby businesses, including a car dealership.

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