Standard-Antwerp abandoned after cup hits referee

Lothar D'hondt has refereed seven Pro League games this season

Standard Liege's Belgian Pro League match against Royal Antwerp was abandoned in the 87th minute after the referee was hit by a cup thrown by a fan.

Standard were leading 1-0 when the cup hit referee Lothar D'hondt, who then blew his whistle to end the game at Stade Maurice Dufrasne on Friday.

The league said the match will resume behind closed doors on Monday at 14:00 BST "for the final minutes of play".

Standard Liege said the supporter who threw the cup had been identified.

"The club will initiate civil stadium ban proceedings against him, as well as an action for compensation," they said in a statement.

The incident was the third time cups were thrown on to the pitch during the match.

D'hondt stopped play for 10 minutes in the first half before telling the stadium announcer to urge fans to stop.

In Belgium matches abandoned because of fan behaviour must be concluded at a later date, rather than a team forfeiting if their supporters are at fault.

Standard went ahead in the first minute via Rafiki Said, before Adnane Abid was sent off in the 40th minute.