Goalkeeper hit by firework

A match in Argentina between Independiente and Belgrano Cordoba has been abandoned prior to the start of the second half after a player was struck by a firework.

Belgrano goalkeeper Juan Olave was knocked to the ground by the missile, which came from the stands.

Referee Saul Laverni immediately ordered the players off the field.

Independiente had been 1-0 down to Jorge Velazquez's 42nd-minute strike.

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