The Sevilla derby brings the town to a halt each time they face off. It is a completely passionate derby with superb soccer groups.
However, the Copa del Rey remaining sixteen conflict become completely overshadowed through a surprising incident from the stands. Sevilla struck first through Papu Gomez, however Nabil Fekir equalised with a intention immediately from a corner.
Then, within the 39th minute, straight after Betis' equaliser, the issues started. A Betis supporter via a totally massive PVC stick (possibly a flag pole) which struck Joan Jordan on the top.
Referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea noticed the incident unfold right in front of him and decided to prevent the game.
The referee despatched the gamers down the tunnel after which, after speaking to the captain and coaches in addition to refereeing head Luis Medina Cantalejo, he abandoned the fixture.
Joan Jordan changed into taken to clinic in which he turned into sent domestic with a head injury and Sevilla discovered he might be kept below statement for 24 hours.
The Spanish FA have introduced that the sport will resume with out supporters at sixteen:00 CET. The time is to keep away from a conflict with Elche v Villarreal in La Liga and the Spanish Super Cup very last.
Sevilla are very unhappy with the choice as Jordan can be not able to play, but they're allowed to herald every other participant in his region. On the opposite hand, many Betis fanatics and no fewer than 5 Betis players have accused of Sevilla boss Julen Lopetegui of telling Jordan to feign or least exaggerate the harm to be able to get the in shape abandoned. They have also accused the footballer of playacting in spite of being struck on the pinnacle through a completely huge bar.
