Chaos Erupts as Swedish Football Match Halted Midway

Swedish police halted the Djurgarden versus Hammarby match mid-way, requiring fans to vacate the stadium due to safety concerns. The game was postponed until Monday with no audience. Fireworks thrown onto the field led to this decisive action for maintaining order.

In an unprecedented move, Swedish authorities withdrew permission for fans to attend the Djurgarden versus Hammarby match after trouble erupted on the pitch. The decision forced spectators to vacate Tele2 Arena immediately as fireworks interrupted the game.

Djurgarden was trailing 2-0 to their arch-rivals Hammarby when disruptions began. Fans in the Djurgarden section hurled fireworks onto the field, causing a halt in play. With safety concerns escalating, officials had no choice but to evacuate the stadium.

The police issued a statement stating, 'The organiser is not deemed capable of guaranteeing order and safety.' The game is set to resume on Monday without an audience at 1400 CET.

(With inputs from agencies.)