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WATCH: PSG Women's clash with Reims abandoned after fireworks thrown onto pitch forcing players to run for cover

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  • Fireworks went off above pitch
  • Players taken down tunnel
  • Match subsequently called off
  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    The second half of the Division 1 Feminine match had just kicked off when fireworks started erupting above the pitch. The referee quickly blew the whistle to stop the game and all players fled from the field and down the tunnel.

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    THE BIGGER PICTURE

    After long discussions taking around 40 minutes, the decision was made to not continue the match after just 46 minutes of play with the game tied at 0-0. No injuries have been reported.

    The incident comes less than a week after Montpellier and Clermont in Ligue 1 was stopped after a firecracker exploded in front of goalkeeper Mory Diaw.

  • DID YOU KNOW?

    PSG headed into the game looking for a third league win of the season. The capital club are now six points behind Paris FC and Lyon, but have a game in hand over their rivals due to Saturday's cancellation.

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    WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

    There has been no indication when the game will be concluded. PSG's next game is against Manchester United in the Women's Champions League on Wednesday.

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