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Cypriot title decider abandoned after missile FIRED from stand hits player

Yesterday's Cypriot title decider between AEL Limassol and APOEL Nicosia was abandoned after a player was hit in the head by a missile fired from the crowd.

APOEL defender Kaka was taken to hospital after the missile pierced the dugout and hit him in the head while he was sitting on the bench.

The Brazilian required stitches in hospital for two head injuries and was expected to be discharged.

A club doctor was also injured, although it was unclear if had also required hospital treatment.

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