INCIDENT The unexpected just happened in the CONMEBOL Zone 2022 World Cup Qualification match which brought together the Brazil vs Argentina national team. Yes, this big game was in the spotlight because it had to suddenly stop, even though it had only lasted six minutes.
This match was stopped due to the entry of several people claiming to be from the Brazilian security authorities into the field. They immediately ambushed four Argentine players, namely Emiliano Martinez, Cristian Romero, Giovano Lo Celso, and Emiliano Buendia.
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The four are suspected of violating health quarantine regulations after returning from clubs in the Premier League. As a result, this match has been postponed indefinitely.
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This incident further extended the list of matches that had to be postponed or abruptly stopped for one reason throughout the history of football. Anything? Here are three football matches that were suddenly stopped.
3. Olympique Lyon vs Metz (French League 2016)
One of the matches that was suddenly stopped was Olympique Lyon vs Metz in the 2015-2016 French League continued. The match, which was held in December 2016 at Metz’s home, ran normally in the early minutes.
Until the 28th minute coincided with the host’s advantage, Lyon goalkeeper, Anthony Lopes, lay. It turned out that after seeing the replay, Lopez winced in pain as a firecracker exploded nearby. Worse yet, the firecrackers were not just one but several times.
Finally, the game referee decided to pause the match for 45 minutes because the situation was getting hotter. After that the match was finally stopped.
2. Nice vs Olympique Marseille (French League 2021)
Still in the same league, there was an incident that the match was also suddenly stopped in a match. This has only happened this season.
The match took place in the third week of the 2021-2022 French League. The match between Olympique Marseille and Nice was stopped because the visitors refused to continue the match.
They complained about the home fans throwing bottles and storming the pitch. Based on what was spread on social media, as many as three players were injured.
Finally, the referee refused to continue the match due to safety issues. However, until now, no solution has been determined regarding the end of this match.
1. Giresunspor vs Ankara Keciorengucu (Turkey League 1 2021)
If the previous two matches were postponed for reasons of anarchy, it was different from this match. Yes, the match week 30 of the Turkish League 1 which brought together Giresunspor vs Ankara Keciorengucu had to be postponed for reasons of carrying out religious law.
The game was suspended in the 11th minute to coincide with a player who was injured. But at the same time, the sound of the Maghrib call to prayer resounded.
The match, which was held in the month of Ramadan, made players from both clubs steal time to break their fast. They were seen eating some dates and drinking water on the sidelines.
