Tel Aviv Derby Halted Briefly Due to Smoke Flares
The Tel Aviv derby between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv was temporarily suspended on Friday evening due to the lighting of smoke flares by fans. The match, held at Bloomfield Stadium, was halted in the second minute after supporters from both sides ignited flares, creating poor visibility on the field. Referee David Foxman made the decision to stop the game because of the diminished sightlines, impacting the players' ability to continue.
The game is a home match for Maccabi Tel Aviv. The league is expected to review the incident.
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