Football match cancelled after crowd storms oval

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A FOOTBALL match between two Adelaide private schools was called off last night after a large group of people stormed the oval and set off flares.

Members of the crowd rushed onto the Payneham Oval and threw lit flares during a football game between Christian Brothers College and Blackfriars Priory School on Friday evening.

The incident occurred during the quarter-time break of the under 18 match, just after 7.30pm, prompting match day authorities to cancel the remainder of the game due to safety concerns.

Police confirmed the incident on Saturday and are investigating.

There were no reports of injuries.

Blackfriars Priory School principal Simon Cobiac told the Sunday Mail about five flares were set off during the incident and the group responsible dispersed quickly.

“Players from both team immediately left the oval after the flares were set off,” he said.

“The players went into the change rooms (and) we decided we would call off the game just to ensure the safety of the students, spectators and anyone else who was there.”

Mr Cobiac said the school was assisting police with its inquiries.