The FA Cup match between West Brom and Wolverhampton was abandoned due to clashes between fans of the two clubs, the agency reported this Sunday. Reuters.
The throwing of shells onto the field caused mutual aggression in the 82nd minute of the game. Some of the fans entered the field, and players from both teams had to go to the locker rooms. The referee restarted the match after a 38-minute break, and Wolverhampton won (2:0) over West Brom with the participation of the Portuguese Pedro Neto, Toti Gomes and Nelson Semedo.
This episode led to two arrests. The fan left the field with his head covered in blood.
The English Federation in a statement classified the unrest as “completely unacceptable.” “We will investigate these serious incidents together with the clubs and competent authorities. Appropriate measures will be taken,” the department explained.
West Bromwich has promised to cooperate with the police and the English Football Federation. “Any person involved in the disorder will be expelled from the club,” the British club said in a statement.