Blackburn vs Newcastle STOPPED mid-match after protest with players forced to step in during FA Cup clash

BLACKBURN and Newcastle’s FA Cup tie was stopped mid-match after fans staged a protest on the pitch.

Players on both sides were forced to step in as tennis balls were hurled from the stands onto the field of play.

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The incident occurred around 15 minutes into Tuesday’s FA Cup clash at Ewood Park.

Blackburn and Newcastle were both competing for supremacy when a hail of tennis balls entered the field.

Around 15 to 20 were hurled from the corner of the Ronnie Clayton Blackburn End by home fans.

It appeared the balls were thrown onto the pitch to protest Blackburn’s owners.

The BBC claims chants of “We want Venky’s out” could be heard in some sections of the stadium at the time.

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