A SWEDISH football match descended into chaos with the pitch set on FIRE and players being hauled off the pitch.
IFK Norrkoping fans were fuming with their side during the Allsvenskan relegation/promotion match against Orgryte IS.
The second-tier Orgryte won the first leg 3-0 before the return match at Norrkoping’s Nya Parken.
The first half was interrupted multiple times with unhappy fans disrupting the game,
It was not just the home fans as some away supporters were also thrown out of the stadium.
This was down to them attempting to destroy a fence just seven minutes after kick-off.
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In the closing stages of the match the fan fury started to erupt more and more.
In the 86th minute, fireworks were thrown onto the pitch which led to the referee stopping the match.
He immediately signalled to the tunnel to haul the players off the pitch.
However, there was a huge concern after sections of the synthetic pitch caught fire from the fireworks.
One of the goal nets was also burned by fire as stewards ran out to put out the fires.
The game was able to resume but only to be stopped one more time before full time because of fireworks again.
The game ended 0-0 with Norrkoping ultimately losing the important clash.
However it took over four and a half hours to be played due to the stoppages throughout.
IFK director Andre Skagervik said after the game: “This is of course completely unacceptable.
“Even if it is a minority, it is incredibly sad.”
In a statement the club added: “We would like to strongly condemn the throwing of bangers and pyrotechnics in connection with tonight’s match.
“As the organizer, IFK Norrkoping is responsible for the safety of our arena and this behaviour from certain individuals is completely unacceptable.
“It is not only a violation of the law but also associated with danger to the audience, players and officials.
“IFK Norrkoping will, as always, cooperate with authorities and other parties to identify the individuals and take action.”
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