Prague derby abandoned after fans storm pitch with Slavia seconds from title
Summary
A soccer match between Slavia Prague and Sparta Prague was stopped because Slavia fans ran onto the field just before Slavia was about to win the Czech League title. The fans caused chaos, attacking some players, and the police started an investigation for rioting.Key Facts
- The game was between Slavia Prague (home team) and Sparta Prague.
- Slavia was leading 3-2 and close to winning the league title.
- Hundreds of Slavia fans broke security and entered the pitch during stoppage time.
- Some fans carried lit flares and threw fireworks into the stands.
- Sparta's goalkeeper Jakub Surovcik was targeted and hit by a flare.
- The referee stopped the match due to safety concerns.
- Sparta players left the stadium under police protection.
- The Slavia club chairman agreed that ending the match was the right decision and called the fans' behavior shameful.
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