Ligue 1 match between Nantes and Toulouse halted by pitch invasion

May 17 (Reuters) - The Ligue 1 clash between hosts Nantes and Toulouse ​was halted in the 22nd ‌minute after hooded ultras from the home side threw flares and ​stormed the pitch in an ​apparent protest at their relegation ⁠this season, forcing the players ​into the dressing rooms. Fans broke ​through barricades and entered the playing area at the Stade de la Beaujoire, ​with police unable to ​stop them. Several appeared to target Nantes ‌coach ⁠Vahid Halilhodzic. They eventually retreated to the stands as officials discussed whether the game would go ​ahead. Nantes have ​won ⁠five of their 33 league fixtures and sit ​second bottom of the table ​after ⁠what has been a dismal campaign. Toulouse are in mid-table ⁠and ​have nothing to ​play for on the final day. Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles. , opens new tab