Overview
- A section of the away stand at Alfheim Stadion gave way during Tromsø’s game with Bodø/Glimt on Sunday as travelling fans were singing and jumping, forcing an immediate halt to play.
- The referee stopped the match at about 15:12 local time while emergency crews treated supporters and away fans were evacuated and moved to another stand, with the affected area condemned for the day.
- Clubs reported that up to five people fell through the damaged flooring and one supporter was taken to hospital conscious after being treated at the ground.
- Play resumed roughly 48 minutes later following consultations between Tromsø, Bodø/Glimt, the Norwegian Football Federation and police, and Bodø/Glimt won 2-0 with two goals from Ola Brynhildsen.
- Police have opened a formal probe and the NFF and the clubs have said they will review what caused the failure; the outcome could prompt inspections, liability questions and changes to stadium safety oversight.