Belgische derby stilgelegd door vliegende bierbekers vlak voor tijd
The Belgian derby between Standard Liège and their rivals became chaotic just before the end. The match kicked off with action, as Rafiki Saïd scored a goal for Standard Liège just 17 seconds into the game. However, the dynamics changed when Adnane Abid received a red card shortly before halftime, leaving Standard Liège to battle with only ten players for more than half of the match.
Disruption by Fans
Despite being a man down, Standard Liège performed commendably and was near securing a victory. Yet, the situation spiraled as fans disrupted the match. The referee, Lothar D’hondt, had previously issued two warnings to the supporters regarding their behavior. Ignoring these warnings, fans chose to throw beer cups onto the pitch one more time.
Match Halted
Due to this unsportsmanlike behavior, the referee halted the game with just three minutes remaining. The match was officially called off after 87 minutes of play. Following the interruption, the remaining time will need to be completed at a later date, without any spectators present.
Key Events Summary
- Teams: Standard Liège vs. rivals
- Match Duration: Stopped at 87 minutes
- Goalscorer: Rafiki Saïd (17 seconds)
- Red Card: Adnane Abid (before halftime)
- Referee: Lothar D’hondt
- Incident: Fans throwing beer cups
The decision to stop the match underscores the challenges faced by authorities in managing crowd behavior during high-stakes encounters like this Belgian derby. The upcoming resumption will be an interesting development, devoid of fan influence.
