Standard-Antwerp abandoned after cup hits referee

After a fan hit the referee with a cup, Standard Liege’s Belgian Pro League match against Royal Antwerp was called off in the 87th minute.

When the cup struck the referee Lothar D’hondt, who then blew his whistle to end the game at Stade Maurice Dufrasne on Friday, Standard were leading 1-0.

The final minutes of play will be recorded on Monday at 14:00 BST, according to the league, which will allow the game to resume behind closed doors.

The alleged thrower of the cup was identified, according to Standard Liege.

Cups were thrown onto the pitch for the third time during the game during the incident.

D’hondt told the stadium announcer to urge fans to stop after 10 minutes of first-half play before halting play.

Instead of a team forfeiting if their supporters are to blame, matches that have been abandoned due to fan behavior must be concluded at a later date in Belgium.