The regional classic between West Bromwich e Wolverhamptonthis Sunday (28), at The Hawthorns stadium, for FA Cupwas temporarily suspended after a disturbance in the stands ended with dozens of fans invading the pitch.
The regrettable scenes began as soon as the Brazilian striker Matheus Cunha put Wolves 2-0 up on the scoreboard.
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The police took action and even invaded the stands, which the referee did. Thomas Bramall suspend the game.
Wolverhampton defender Craig Dawson even asked the fans to calm down, but the athletes and coaching staff ended up going to the locker room until the police resolved the situation.
Meanwhile, West Brom defender Kyle Bartley was filmed making desperate pleas to his family to leave the stadium stands.
After 38 minutes of stoppage, the teams returned to the field and the duel was restarted, ending with a 2-0 victory for the visitors, who advanced in the FA Cup.
In a statement made on social media, the FA (English Football Association) took a position on the issue and called for strong measures.
Police arrest fan for pitch invasion during West Brom v Wolverhampton Adam Fradgley/West Bromwich Albion FC via Getty Images
“Security is one of the most important issues, and the behavior of those involved in the events today was dangerous and unacceptable,” he wrote.
“We will investigate these incidents alongside the clubs and authorities, and appropriate action will be taken.”