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NFL game delayed after the pitch catches fire (Video)

Published 19:09 27 Sept 2015 BST

Kevin Beirne
NFL game delayed after the pitch catches fire (Video)

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The St Louis Rams are looking pretty hot at home this season, in more ways than one.

After surprising the league with an overtime win over the back-to-back NFC Champion Seattle Seahawks in their home opener, many were thinking this could be the thing that ignites the Rams' season. But the Rams - who are owned by Arsenal majority shareholder Stan Kroenke - were left red-faced as their game against the Pittsburgh Steelers was delayed after the pitch caught fire. As part of the traditionally over-the-top team introductions, the fireworks got a little out of hand and burnt a hole in the ground underneath. Kick off was delayed by 20 minutes as groundskeepers attempted to make the field playable. https://twitter.com/NFL/status/648189557851029504

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NFL game delayed after the pitch catches fire (Video)