Russian keeper hit by flare

[theonlywayisup]

Just seen it on Sky Sports. Happened after 8 secs.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/32096292

[theonlywayisup]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-3015247/Russia-vs-Montenegro-game-suspended-keeper-Igor-Akinfeev-struck-flare.html

[Sir David Gray]

I would have thought that fans in these nations would be fed up constantly causing riots and mayhem in general.

It's really sad.

[Sir David Gray]

Now the players are involved in a mass brawl!

It's all kicking off and Russia's players have walked off the pitch!

[Sir David Gray]

Match suspended for a second time and there's still about 25 minutes left to play!

I think there's been a further firework/flare let off inside the stadium as well.

Surely these teams should just be made to play behind closed doors as the games generally just descend into a complete farce.

[Sir David Gray]

That's the match been abandoned now!

Ridiculous set of circumstances.

[Haymaker]

Sounds mental!

[Sergey]

I watched the 2nd half on a HD stream and it was mental.

It wouldn't surprise me if both teams get thrown out the tournament (although Russia might line a few pockets at UEFA/FIFA to see them OK)

[wazoo1875]

I had Russia on an 8 team accumulator, the other 7 are up. Skybet better pay oot!!

[Canongatehibs]

I've no sympathy for any Russian right now.

[Sir David Gray]

I've no sympathy for any Russian right now.

How is Igor Akinfeev to blame for the actions of Russia's government? :confused:

[Future17]

I watched the 2nd half on a HD stream and it was mental.

It wouldn't surprise me if both teams get thrown out the tournament (although Russia might line a few pockets at UEFA/FIFA to see them OK)

There is no way the next World Cup hosts get thrown out of the Euro Championships.

[jacomo]

There is no way the next World Cup hosts get thrown out of the Euro Championships.

:agree:

Russia can do what it wants, it seems.