But it could set a risky precedent of thousands of drones hovering above every game up and down England, trying to get a sneaky peek of the goals before Match of the Day.
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Referee Andy Haines suspended play for about six minutes until the aircraft flew away.
The drone – or “mischievous aviation device” as described by Sky Sports – led to an eight-minute period of added-on time, though neither side could find a late victor.
Soccer Saturday reporter Brian Beard at Valley Parade said: “I’ve never ever seen anything like it – it’s all very odd”.
The flying object was spotted hovering high above the players at Valley Parade before the stadium announcer confirmed that play would be halted until the drone was dealt with.
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When play resumed Bradford went a goal ahead, only to be pipped back by Chelsea loanee Charlie Colkett.
