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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Andy Martin

Referee abandons Belgian Pro League match in 87th minute after being hit by cup

Lothar D'Hondt abandons the match.
Lothar D’Hondt pulled the players off the pitch with just three minutes remaining. Photograph: Shutterstock

A Belgian referee abandoned a Pro League match in the 87th minute after being struck by a plastic cup thrown from the stands.

Standard Liège were leading Royal Antwerp 1-0 when the object hit Lothar D’Hondt at the Stade Maurice Dufrasne on Friday. The match official then surprised the players and dugout staff by blowing his whistle to end the game with three minutes left to play.

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