The dramatic final moments of the FA Cup Final penalty shootout were upstaged by a kitchen fire at Manos The Family Bistro at Bahrain Rugby Football Club last night.
Smoke billowed into the air and videos of the incident were shared on social media.
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The blaze was quickly brought under control by fire crews in attendance, onlookers say.
“Football fans were evacuated just as the winning penalty went in – timing!” one supporter added.
The restaurant and club said it would issue a statement later today.
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