The cup derby had to be stopped. © ANSA / Jose Manuel Vidal
The round of 16 in the Spanish Soccer Cup between city rivals Sevilla FC after the throw of a bar on the head of Joan Jordan”>Betis Sevilla and Sevilla was canceled on Saturday evening.
January 15, 2022
Author: dpa
Previously, Sevilla FC’s Joan Jordán had been hit in the head by an object thrown from the stands. Jordán fell to the ground clutching his head, but quickly got up again. He was taken off the field, and a little later the referee sent both teams into the dressing room. The game was officially canceled 20 minutes later.
The incident unfolded after Betis equalized 1-1 through Nabil Fekir in the 39th minute. Papu Gómez had just given Sevilla FC the lead at the Benito Villamarín Stadium. While the game was initially suspended, police forces could be seen in the stands in the area of the stadium where the missile appeared to have come from.
