Santos game abandoned after fans throw rockets onto pitch

Santos fans threw rockets onto the pitch to protest against the team’s poor performance during a Brazilian League match at their Vila Belmiro stadium. Subscribe to Guardian Football ► The incident occurred in the 89th minute of their game against Corinthians, who were leading 2-0. Santos are currently 13th in the Brazilian League, with 13 points, while Corinthians are one point behind in 15th. Corinthians’ goalkeeper, Cássio, had to rush off to avoid the rockets and the referee ended the match before full-time. Santos’s squad needed police help to return to their locker room. Brazil’s sports court prosecutor-general already announced he will request that Santos’s next game – against Flamengo – should be held behind closed doors. The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► Sign up to the Guardian’s free new daily newsletter, Fi