ROME (Reuters) – A Spanish Cup conflict between rivals Sevilla and Real Betis was abandoned on Saturday after Sevilla player Joan Jordan was struck within the head by an object thrown from the stands.

Video replays confirmed a pole-shaped object hitting Jordan on the top moments after Nabil Fekir had equalised for hosts Betis to attract the final 16 tie stage at 1-1 on the Estadio Benito Villamarin.

“The match has been abandoned after Joan Jordan was hit by an object thrown from the stands. We’ll offer you additional updates,” Sevilla wrote on Twitter.

Alejandro Gomez put Sevilla in entrance within the thirty fifth minute, however the lead lasted 4 minutes earlier than Fekir’s leveller.

Video replays confirmed that Jordan was struck from behind and collapsed to the bottom holding his head, though experiences mentioned he was later capable of stand whereas receiving medical consideration.

The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) introduced that the sport was suspended, including: “The RFEF condemns any act of violence on the pitch.”

(Reporting by Alasdair Mackenzie; Editing by Christian Radnedge)