Match suspended between Bétis and Sevilla FC after the throw of a bar on the head of Joan Jordan

“Official: The Copa del Rey round of 16 between Betis Sevilla and Sevilla FC is suspended. The RFEF condemns any act of violence on the playgrounds“, wrote the Spanish federation, organizer of the competition, on Twitter. The incident occurred shortly before half-time, as the players began to move towards the central circle after celebrating Fekir’s goal at the Benito-Villamarin stadium (that of Betis Sevilla).According to the images broadcast on television, referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoechea picked up the bar, which seemed to be made of plastic, placed it on the sidelines and began to discuss 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 the day and time of the rescheduling“, specified the RFEF.