ESPN.com · Oct 19, 2023
Abandoned Belgium-Sweden match declared draw after shooting
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UEFA said on Thursday the result of the European Championship qualifying game between Belgium and Sweden, which was abandoned this week after two Swedish fans were killed before kickoff, will stand.
The game was called off at half-time with the score 1-1. Both the Belgian and Swedish federations had asked to keep it as the final result.
"The Belgian and Swedish Football Federations are satisfied with the decision," said the Belgian federation in a statement.
UEFA said "the result of this match does not impact the qualification of Group F." Belgium had already qualified for the tournament to be held in Germany next year before they took on Sweden.