A match in the fourth tier of Bulgarian football had to be abandoned after 21 minutes due to the referee being chased from the pitch by players and other match officials.
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In the video, which has gone viral, the referee can be seen getting ready to book a player who begins to approach him. Another player, who looks to be the captain then tries to snatch the card away in an aggressive manner.
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The referee was then seen running for his life, as the player, who he had wanted to give a yellow card tried to attack him. When the referee made it to the touchline, he turned back and blows for the full-time whistle, cancelling the game before running to the car park.
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Watch the video below.
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