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Flares on field force Malaysia-Saudi Arabia World Cup qualifier suspension

A World Cup qualifying match between Malaysia and Saudi Arabia was suspended in the 88th minute Tuesday after fans threw flares and fireworks onto the field.
SI Staff
SI Staff

Flares on field force Malaysia-Saudi Arabia World Cup qualifier suspension

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — A World Cup qualifying match between Malaysia and Saudi Arabia was suspended in the 88th minute Tuesday after fans threw flares and fireworks onto the field.

With the visiting team leading 2-1 when the trouble began at the Shah Alam Stadium, Saudi Arabia coach Bert van Marwijk led his players off the field.

The Group A match was officially suspended a short time later.

Saudi Arabia entered the match perfect through two games in qualifying, while Malaysia was winless with one point and a -16 goal differential through three games leading into Tuesday's encounter.

Watch what caused the match to be suspended below:

[youtube:https://youtu.be/zPVmX7aAcIs]

SI Staff

SI Staff