Police officer extinguishes a flare on the pitch during the 2018 World Cup qualifying soccer match between Malaysia and Saudi Arabia in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (Photo: Reuters)
A World Cup qualifying match between Malaysia and Saudi Arabia was suspended in the 88th minute Tuesday after fans threw flares and fireworks onto the field.
With the visiting team leading 2-1 when the trouble began at the Shah Alam Stadium, Saudi Arabia coach Bert van Marwijk led his players off the field.
The Group A match was officially suspended a short time later.
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