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Fans Injured as Glass Barrier Fails at Soccer Stadium

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Andy Berg
Jan 8, 2018

Scores of soccer fans were injured Friday night following a match at Jaber al-Ahmad International Stadium.

According to a report from the Guardian, nearly 40 people were hurt after a glass barrier failed following Oman’s 5-4 penalty shootout win against United Arab Emirates.

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