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Örgryte vs Malmö match abandoned due to disorder

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  • Match abandoned in sixth minute due to disorder.
  • Fights in stands cited as reason for stoppage.
  • Unclear when match will resume.

A football match between Örgryte and Malmö FF at Gamla Ullevi in Sweden was abandoned shortly after it began due to disorder. The referee stopped the match in the sixth minute because of the disturbances. According to TV4 expert Nordin Gerzic, the match was abandoned due to fights in the stands, and police did not grant permission to continue because they did not have control of the situation.

It is not yet clear when the match will be resumed, but rules allow it to be completed the following day if necessary.

the match was abandoned due to fights in the stands, and police did not grant permission to continue because they did not have control of the situation

Nordin Gerzic, TV4 expert

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