Tel Aviv derby has 25 minutes of stoppage time after fan unrest and flares on pitch
dailystar.co.ukRead More: Football's greatest stadium atmospheres ranked - with Liverpool's Anfield number two The first of three delays came before the 20-second mark, as the referee had to briefly suspend the game to allow crowd tempers to simmer down.
Fifteen minutes later, the referee had to put a halt on the match het again as more flares were launched onto the pitch, creating further bedlam.When football was able to be played, Maccabi appeared to be the more dangerous of the two sides, particularly when they were on the counterattack.
Unfortunately, their razor sharp and coordinated attacks frightened the Hapoel fans, who then proceeded to throw balls onto the pitch to prevent any counterattacks.While Maccabi’s comfortable position at the top of the Israeli Premier League would explain Hapoel fans’ fears, the referee was certainly not amused by the away fans' antics.
Due to the multiple flares, balls, and, at times, fans coming onto the pitch, a sensational 25 minutes of stoppage time was added on in the first half.What other crazy footballing atmospheres can you remember?
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