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A NATIONS LEAGUE match was incredibly suspended after one team walked off in protest and fights broke out.

Kosovo players reportedly took offence at chants from the home Romanian fans in stoppage time.

Riot police had to move in front of the stands

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Riot police had to move in front of the standsCredit: EPA
Players were left in chaos

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Players were left in chaosCredit: EPA

The Romanian team waited for nearly 40 minutes – hoping the away side would return to the pitch.

But in the end the hosts had to head off the pitch themselves to the dressing room.

It was understood the Kosovo team were then given an ultimatum to return.

Bu the eventual outcome remained unclear.

Trouble erupted after the full 90 minutes were up, with the score still 0-0.

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