Man Utd vs Roma suddenly halted as referee forced to stop Champions League tie

Manchester United's Champions League tie with Roma was forced into a sudden stop in the first half after the referee paused the game due to a fan protest. Tennis balls were thrown onto the pitch by fans in the Stretford End when the clock struck 20:05, the year the Glazer family bought the club.

Man Utd vs Roma suddenly halted as referee forced to stop Champions League tie

TL;DR

  • The Champions League match between Manchester United and Roma was stopped due to a fan protest.
  • Tennis balls were thrown onto the pitch at the 20-minute mark, specifically at 20:05, to symbolize the year the Glazer family bought the club.
  • Protests also involved releasing green and yellow balloons and anti-Glazer chants.
  • Manchester United was already 2-0 down against Roma when the protest occurred.
  • Play was paused for a few moments and then resumed without the players being taken off the pitch.