Food poisoning hits Yugoslavian match

Tonight's Prva Savezna Liga match between OFK Beograd and FK Obilic in Yugoslavia has been postponed after a bout of food poisoning.

Taken to hospital
Eight Obilic players suffered stomach upsets after eating a cake and fruit salad. They were taken to hospital and are set to need treatment for the rest of the week.

Unable to help
"I have never had similar health problems before," said Obilic and national team defender Nenad Djordjevic. "We were lying in our hotel room for several hours, unable to help each other. We have been recommended three days of hospitalisation, but I am afraid this might last even longer for some players."

Second case
This is the second case of food poisoning to hit football players in Yugoslavia in the last month. Three weeks ago nine FK Rad players were hospitalised and had their match postponed.