The AFC Champions League West Region group-stage match between Al-Nassr and Neftchi was postponed shortly before kickoff. The game was scheduled to be played in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia.
Local media reported that a ballistic missile had been launched toward Riyadh from the direction of Yemen. In response to the threat, security services decided to delay the start of the match.
The announcer at Al-Awwal Park stadium urged fans in the stands to remain calm and stay in safe locations.
A new kickoff time has not yet been set. The tournament organizers and emergency services are assessing the situation in the city. The match was scheduled to start at 22:15 Baku time on October 12.