REAL BETIS' derby match against Sevilla was ABANDONED after Joan Jordan was struck by a metal pole thrown from the stands.
The Sevilla star, 27, was hit on the head by the object while Nabil Fekir was celebrating Betis' equaliser.
Joan Jordan collapsed to the ground after being struck by the metal poleJordan receives medical attention on the pitchCredit: GettyJordan is checked on by a member of staff and by a Real Betis playerCredit: GettyThe incident occurred moments after Nabil Fekir's equaliserCredit: GettyJordan received medical treatment on the pitch before being escorted to the sidelines where he was joined by his team-mates.
The Betis players remained on the pitch while the RFEF - Spain's FA - decided whether or not to continue the Copa del Rey Round of 16 tie.
A statement from the organisation read: "The Copa del Rey round of 16 match between Real Betis and Sevilla FC is suspended.
Betis star Victor Camarasa revealed on Twitter after the match that Jordan was encouraged to show signs of dizziness by his coaches.
- Sevilla's Joan Jordan Under 24-hrs Observation after Being Hit on Head by Object Thrown from StandsNews18
- Seville derby abandoned after Sevilla player is hit by poleGulf News
- Joan Jordan: Sevilla man caught taunting fans in footage tweeted by Real Betis playerGiveMeSport
- Spanish FA Makes Decision On Suspended Copa Del Rey MatchHeavy.com
- Sevilla derby abandoned after Sevilla player hit by poleThe Japan Times
- Real Betis vs Sevilla Abandoned After Player Hit by Object Thrown from CrowdNews18
- Betis vs Sevilla suspended after object hits Sevilla playerDevdiscourse
- Football: Seville derby abandoned after Sevilla player gets hit by poleThe Straits Times
- A fan threw a stick at the opponent's head: the match of the Spanish Cup was disruptedThe Times Hub