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AIK handed 3-0 defeat over firework furore

The SvFF's disciplinary committee said that even if it was not clear where the firework came from the subsequent behaviour of the AIK fans meant the April 25 game could not be restarted.

Syrianska had just taken a 1-0 lead when AIK had forward Teteh Bangura sent off for stamping on the home keeper. Several firecrackers were then thrown from the stands on to the pitch.

"Throwing firecrackers towards people in this way has to be seen as being particularly ruthless, and creates a significant threat of personal injury," said the statement.

"AIK bear strict responsibility for this and therefore shall be subject to sanction."

AIK's punishment for the match being abandoned after 20 minutes was Syrianska being awarded the points with the fine imposed on AIK for the firecrackers thrown at the ballboys.