Stand Gives Way at Tromsø Match, Which Later Resumes

A section of the away stand gave way during Tromsø’s match against Bodø/Glimt in Norway’s Eliteserien, sending supporters through the floor and halting play shortly before halftime. One supporter was taken to hospital, and the match later resumed with Bodø/Glimt winning 2-0.

Bodø/Glimt press officer Simen Pedersen said up to five people had fallen through the stand and one had been taken to hospital. He said the supporter was conscious. The reports did not establish the full number of people injured or the extent of their injuries.

The incident occurred in the section used by visiting Bodø/Glimt supporters. Play was stopped with the score 0-0 after goalkeeper Nikita Haikin alerted the referee to what was happening behind the goal. Players went to the dressing rooms while the away section was evacuated. Tromsø supporters were asked to make room elsewhere in the ground for visiting fans, according to reports.

The clubs, the Norwegian Football Federation, supporters and police consulted before the game restarted. The affected stand was not used when play resumed. Bodø/Glimt forward Ola Brynhildsen scored twice after the restart, securing a 2-0 victory and moving his team ahead of...