The Andalusian derby between Betis Sevilla and Sevilla FC in the round of 16 of the Copa del Rey was definitively stopped on Saturday evening after a projectile that hit player Joan Jordan in the head, the Spanish federation announced in a statement. .
While Nabil Fekir had just equalized 1-1 from a direct corner (39th), Sevilla FC midfielder Joan Jordan was hit in the head by a plastic bar coming from the stands under the eyes of the referee, who decided to interrupt the meeting for long minutes, before stopping it definitively.
“Official: the round of 16 of the King’s Cup between Betis Sevilla and Sevilla FC is suspended. The RFEF condemns any act of violence on the playing fields, ”wrote the Spanish federation, organizer of the competition, on Twitter.
The incident happened shortly before half-time, as the players started heading towards the central circle after celebrating Fekir’s goal at the Benito-Villamarin stadium (that of Betis Sevilla).
According to television footage, referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoechea picked up the bar, which appeared to be made of plastic, dropped it on the sidelines and began chatting with stadium officials.
After about ten minutes, the players of Sevilla FC headed for the locker room and those of Betis waited on the lawn for the decision of the referee, who finally stopped the match.
“The match is suspended due to serious incidents from the public. The competition judge will decide on the day and time of the rescheduling, ”said the RFEF.
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