Surprise Me!

Spanish Derby Clash abandoned after Stand COLLAPSES Following Goal Celebration in Shocking Scenes

2024-11-18 13 Dailymotion

A SELL-OUT Spanish derby was abandoned after barriers collapsed in shocking scenes as players and fans celebrated a goal.<br /><br />Sant Andreu supporters crashed out onto the grass in front of their shocked heroes in the fourth-tier clash at Catalan rivals CE Europa.<br /><br />Whizkid Marc Jurado had slipped home his second strike to put the visitors 5-3 up in the 49th minute.<br /><br />Players rushed to rejoice in the corner but many suddenly dashed to help when they saw a huge section of fencing behind the goal break.<br /><br />Fans were pulled away - before the referee suspended the match in what Europa said was an attempt "to resolve the situation".<br /><br />But officials soon decided the only option was to call the game off.<br /><br />Europa posted that the match was abandoned as " the safety of the visiting fans cannot be guaranteed".<br /><br />Sant Andreu confirmed "many" of their fans had "fallen onto the playing field".<br /><br />But the club added, gratefully, only "minor injuries" had been suffered.<br /><br />Sant Andreu had earlier suggested: "The remaining 40 [minutes] will probably have to be played on another day. Thank you very much for the support."<br /><br />However, it's unclear how Spanish football chiefs will deal with the situation.<br /><br />The frightening incident came after a goal-fest between two Barcelona-based clubs battling for a play-off spot.<br /><br />However, it became clear all was not right behind the goal as the barriers began to ripple.<br /><br />The fencing then gave away, sparking concern from players and officials as some fans seemed trapped on the ground.<br /><br />But thankfully it appears no one was seriously hurt.<br /><br />Fans reacted on social media with relief and amazement.<br /><br />"The field was packed," said one, while another called the scenes "craziness".

Buy Now on CodeCanyon