Fishcake Fury: Norwegian Soccer Match Halted Over VAR Protests

A Norwegian top-flight soccer match between Rosenborg BK and Lillestroem was suspended after fans pelted the field with fishcakes in protest against the Video Assistant Referee (VAR). The referee halted the game and sent players to their dressing rooms following a two-minute fishcake bombardment.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 23-07-2024 10:30 IST | Created: 23-07-2024 10:30 IST
Fishcake Fury: Norwegian Soccer Match Halted Over VAR Protests
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A Norwegian top-flight soccer match between Rosenborg BK and Lillestroem was abruptly suspended due to an unusual protest.

Fans expressed their frustration with the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) by bombarding the field with fishcakes from the kickoff.

After a two-minute barrage, the referee had no choice but to halt the match and direct players to their dressing rooms.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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