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Jadon Sancho Struck By Projectile From Fan During Borussia Dortmund vs. Schalke

Jadon Sancho was hit by an object thrown from the stands as Borussia Dortmund hosted rivals Schalke 04 in the Ruhr derby on Saturday.

The Dortmund attacking midfielder is said to have been hit by a lighter launched from the away section:

Sancho had helped Dortmund take the lead at Signal Iduna Park by teeing up Mario Gotze. However, goals from Daniel Caligiuri and Salif Sane have since put the visitors in front in a game that could permanently dent Dortmund's title hopes.

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