Drone stops play in Argentina derby match (Video)
An Argentine football match between arch rivals Rosario Central and Newell’s Old Boys was interrupted on Sunday after players were forced to catch a drone flying over the pitch early in the first half.
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Pagi tadi laga Rosario Derby antara Rosario Central vs Newell's Old Boys berjalan panas dan meninggalkan momen unik. Gelandang Newell's, Pablo Perez menghancurkan drone milik suporter tuan rumah yg jatuh di pinggir lapangan. [@TNTSportsAR] #IMC pic.twitter.com/RpQKVkjfCf
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The drone carried a low-hanging Rosario Central flag, which was grabbed by a Rosario player and tossed on to the side of the field.
Rosario Central vs Newell's Old Boys.
Un drone sobrevoló el Gigante de Arroyito y suspendió momentaneamente el clásico Rosarino, hasta que pudieron atraparlo y tuvo un triste final…
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Newell’s Pablo Perez followed up by stamping on the device.
Perez picked up a yellow card 14 minutes before half time and Rosario won the match 3-0.