Two Rotherham supporters have been arrested after an Accrington Stanley player was 'assaulted' during Saturday's League One game at New York Stadium.
Accrington manager John Coleman claimed the match should have been abandoned after Harry Pell was allegedly assaulted before missing from the spot in their 1-0 defeat by the league leaders.
The drama all happened in the closing stages with Pell having his 89th-minute penalty saved by Josh Vickers, moments after Rotherham fans had run on to the pitch with one appearing to strike the midfielder.
Coleman, who confirmed Pell was the player assaulted, said: "I have never seen anything like that in my life. I was expecting the game to be abandoned.
"It is one of those situations where Pelly is desperate to take it because he has been assaulted as well. Was it the right thing to do? It's easy to be wise after the event. He hasn't meant to miss the penalty.
I feel physically sick. I am beat and I have nothing more to offer. I can't fight back. I can't criticise. I am proud of how the players played today.
It was a classic away performance. In the second half we gave everything we've got. We tested their keeper and hit the post late on. We didn't deserve to lose the game, but we have. I'm sure the authorities will do what they have to do."
