Argentina Apertura review

Match abandoned as fireworks fly

November 15, 2012


The Apertura match between Independiente and Belgrano Cordoba was abandoned before the start of the second half after Belgrano goalkeeper Juan Olave was struck by a firework thrown from the stands.

Independiente were trailing 1-0 following Jorge Velazquez's 42nd minute strike when trouble in the crowd boiled over.

Olave was felled by the firework, and the referee immediately took the players off.

Belgrano were seeking a victory to maintain their pursuit ...

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