Fortuna Sittard, Metz and referee Mathilde Demoncay
Saturday
Fortuna Sittard’s friendly against Metz descended into chaos after referee Mathilde Demoncay was struck during a player scuffle before half-time. French media reported she suffered a concussion and could not continue.
An assistant referee took over for the second half, while an amateur referee in the crowd was drafted in as an assistant. The incident turned a routine pre-season match into a serious safety concern.