Zenit-Dynamo game cancelled due to fans riot

Moscow, May 12 (IANS) A Russian Premier League match between Zenit St. Petersburg and Dynamo Moscow was cancelled midway after scores of fans invaded the pitch.

The match Sunday was halted at the 87th minute when Zenit fans flooded into the playing area behind the goalpost and then onto the pitch with Moscow leading 4-2, reports Xinhua.

Referee Sergei Ivanov took the players away to the changing rooms. It was reported that a Zenit fan even beat up Dynamo player Vladimir Granat.

It is not clear whether the final score would be 4-2 or the hosts would receive a technical defeat.

Zenit is facing a fine of between 100,000 and 500,000 rubles ($2,850 - $14,300) and holding between one and five matches either on a neutral pitch or without spectators.