Ligue 2 Match between Bastia and Red Star halted After Player Struck by Smoke Bomb
BASTIA, Corsica – A Ligue 2 match between Bastia and Red Star was suspended Friday evening at the Armand Cesari stadium after Red Star player Bradley Danger was hit by a smoke bomb projectile. The incident occurred in the 57th minute of play, prompting players to leave the field and ultimately leading to the match’s definitive cancellation.
The interruption occurred during a tense moment following a foul called against a Bastia player near the Red Star goal. A smoke bomb launched from the Bastia supporters’ section landed directly on Danger’s back, as captured by beIN Sports broadcast footage. This incident raises serious concerns about fan conduct and safety protocols at the stadium, possibly impacting future matches and carrying league-wide implications for security measures.
Following the impact, Red Star players instantly retreated to the locker rooms. Referee Romain gaillouste paused the game and consulted with the match delegate, instructing all players to return to the field while a decision was made. Despite a lengthy delay and the presence of CRS security forces deployed to prevent further incidents, the match was ultimately abandoned.
At the time of the stoppage, the score remained 0-0.The match held particular significance as it commemorated 120 years of the Corsican club’s history. Bastia currently sits at the bottom of the Ligue 2 standings. An examination into the incident is expected, and further action regarding the match’s outcome and potential sanctions will be persistent by league officials.
(Fiora Garenzi/BFMTV) – The Furiani stadium in Bastia.
