Russian goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev hit from behind by flare thrown from stands in Euro 2016 qualifier.. A European championship qualifying match between Montenegro and Russia suspended after Russian goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev was hit by a flare thrown from the stands.
Akinfeev was struck on the head by the flare approximately 20 seconds after kickoff and was carried off the pitch on a stretcher.
The match was suspended and the players led off the field. Approximately 30 minutes after the incident, a stadium announcement said that the match would be resumed and players emerged. After a few minutes of warming up, play resumed.
Akinfeev was replaced by substitute goalkeeper Yuri Lodygin.
Russian TV reported, citing a spokesman for the Russian team, that Akinfeev had been examined by medical staff and would be taken to a hospital for further checks.
The flare struck Akinfeev from behind shortly after kickoff, having been thrown from a sector of the stadium occupied by Montenegro's hardcore supporters. The goalkeeper collapsed to the ground and was treated immediately by medical staff.
Russia and Montenegro are third and fourth respectively in Group G, both with five points from four games.
It is the first time that Russia and Montenegro have played against each another.
It is not the first case of severe crowd trouble during a Euro 2016 qualifier. Last year, a match between Serbia and Albania was abandoned after a drone carrying a political banner was flown into the stadium.
A Serbia player pulled the banner down and Albanian players tried to protect it. In the resulting disorder, Serbian fans attacked Albania players. Both teams were punished over the incident.
Akinfeev made his debut for Russia 11 years ago and has established himself as his country's first-choice goalkeeper, playing at the last two European Championships and in the World Cup last year.
The 28-year-old has spent his entire career CSKA Moscow, making more than 400 appearances for the club.
Igor Akinfeev burned by a torch - Montenegro vs Russia 2015
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Igor Akinfeev burned by a torch - Montenegro vs Russia 2015
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Montenegro v Russia suspended after Russia goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev hit by flare
Montenegro vs Russia ~Match Suspended because of the fans~
The meeting between Montenegro and Russia, the 5th round of qualifying Group G for the European 2016, was soon suspended for 15 seconds after a torch, tossed the space reserved for the home crowd, have hit on the head Russian goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev.
Immediately, the referee Deniz Aytekin suspended the meeting and ordered the players collect the crowds, while Akinfeev was assisted by the Russian medical team. At the moment the UEFA announces that will decide on the resumption of the meeting the next few minutes, while those responsible for the Pod Goricom in Podgorica, ask their supporters to remain calm in the stands.
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