Soccer-Montpellier v Saint-Etienne relegation clash abandoned after flares thrown


(Reuters) - A clash between Ligue 1's bottom two sides Montpellier and Saint-Etienne was abandoned in the 63rd minute on Sunday after home fans threw flares onto the pitch and part of a stand caught fire.

Basement club Montpellier were 2-0 down to their relegation rivals, with Lucas Stassin netting twice, his second coming eight minutes after the break which enraged the home support.

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