Altrincham's match against Nantwich Town was halted after eggs were thrown onto the pitch. The incident occurred in the 13th minute of the match.
What happened?
The eggs were thrown from outside the ground, causing the referee to stop play. Altrincham's official Twitter account reported the incident, stating that play was stopped due to eggs being thrown onto the pitch.
Why it matters for Altrincham
The incident resulted in a short delay, but play resumed, and the match ended in a 1-1 draw. The result was a cracking one for Altrincham, who battled to earn a point against their local rivals.
What comes next?
Altrincham will look to build on this result in their next match, hoping to avoid any further bizarre incidents. The club will be eager to get back to playing football, without any interruptions from eggs or other objects.
| Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | Score | 1-1 | | Date | August 15, 2017 | | League | Northern Premier League
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