Soccer fan attacks referee

COPENHAGEN, Denmark – The European Championship qualifier between Sweden and Denmark was abandoned at 3-3 Saturday after a Danish fan tried to attack the referee for awarding a penalty kick in the 89th minute.

Danish soccer officials initially said referee Herbert Fandel had awarded Sweden a 3-0 victory, but European soccer’s governing body said the result would have to be confirmed by an investigation.

“No decision has been taken,” UEFA spokesman Fritz Ahlstrom said.

Denmark had rallied from a 3-0 deficit to tie it 3-3 before Fandel sent off Denmark defender Christian Poulsen for punching Sweden striker Markus Rosenberg in the stomach.

After Fandel pointed to the penalty spot at Parken Stadium, the spectator charged onto the field and tried to punch the referee. He was intercepted by Danish defender Michael Gravgaard. Danish police said the attacker had been arrested.