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World Cup Qualifying - Europe | Group Stage

Nov 11, 2016 at 7.45pm UK

Romania Romania
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Poland

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Grosicki (11'), Lewandowski (83', 91' pen.)

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Smoke grenade explodes near Robert Lewandowski

By Matt Law, Football Editor

Published: November 11 2016 | 22:04

Last updated: November 15 2016 | 16:42

Poland's 2018 World Cup qualification clash away to Romania on Friday was suspended for 10 minutes after a smoke grenade exploded near Robert Lewandowski.

Poland's 2018 World Cup qualification clash away to Romania on Friday night had to be suspended for 10 minutes after a smoke grenade exploded near Bayern Munich forward Robert Lewandowski.

The incident occurred in the 54th minute of the Group E clash, with television images showing the smoke grenade land just one yard away from the centre-forward.

Lewandowski received treatment before struggling to his feet, and the 28-year-old went on to score twice in the final 10 minutes as Poland recorded a 3-0 victory in Bucharest.

Both sets of supporters clashed during the World Cup qualifier, with flares thrown onto the pitch and into the stands in a match that is expected to lead to FIFA sanctions.