Division Two match halted after player punches ref

The Division Two match between St Andrew's and Żurrieq at the Centenary Stadium yesterday was abandoned in the 69th minute after the referee was attacked by a player. St Andrew's were leading 3-1 when Żurrieq's Joe Lia punched referee Chris Francalanza...

The Division Two match between St Andrew's and Żurrieq at the Centenary Stadium yesterday was abandoned in the 69th minute after the referee was attacked by a player.

St Andrew's were leading 3-1 when Żurrieq's Joe Lia punched referee Chris Francalanza after the latter had sent him off for showing dissent.

Francalanza attempted to restart the match but he then decided to call off proceedings after feeling unwell.

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