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Soccer player tosses object off the field moments before explosion

Posted at 8:28 AM, Sep 21, 2012
and last updated 2012-09-21 08:31:47-04

FULADSHAHR, Iran (WTVR) -  Police in Iran are investigating an explosive situation that occurred during a Wednesday soccer match between Iran's Sepahan and Saudi Arabia's Al-Ahli.

During the game, someone threw an object onto the field. A player picked up the object and tossed it off to the side. Moments later the object exploded.

Players from both sides left the field while police investigated. After a delay, play resumed. No one was seriously hurt.