It hit the pitch early in the second half, and appeared to explode close to Marseille players Kevin Strootman and Jordan Amavi. French Ligue 1 football club Olympique de Marseille are closing their matches to the public until police conclude their investigation into a firecracker , which was released onto the pitch during the last match . In a bout against Lille OSC , the small explosive device was launched onto the field in the second half , bursting near Kevin Strootman and Jordan Amavi , and disrupting play for several minutes .
French Ligue 1 football club Olympique de Marseille are closing their matches to the public until police conclude their investigation into a firecracker , which was released onto the pitch during the last match . In a bout against Lille OSC , the small explosive device was launched onto the field in the second half , bursting near Kevin Strootman and Jordan Amavi , and disrupting play for several minutes .