The clash between Belgium and Sweden, which was abandoned due to terrorist attacks, will not be replayed and the final result will stay at 1-1, UEFA confirmed.
BREAKING: The Euro 2024 qualifier between Belgium and Sweden declared abandoned at half-time will not be replayed, with a 1-1 result confirmed as final. pic.twitter.com/IQQLx912vA
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The Euro 2024 clash was suspended during the midway point as news arrived that two people had been shot inside the stadium.
All of the supporters were kept inside the venue until 4am as they were safely escorted by the police.
It was unknown as to how will UEFA proceed, but they have come with a firm stamp.
“With regard to the European Qualifier match between Belgium and Sweden abandoned at half-time upon request and agreement of the two teams, following the terrorist attack that killed two Swedish supporters in Brussels on 16 October.” a statement said.
“The UEFA Executive Committee decided today that: The match is abandoned and the result at the half-time interval (1-1) is confirmed as final, each team is awarded one point with the Group F standings to be updated accordingly and any suspension is considered served and single yellow cards remain valid.”