Numerous fans injured in violent clashes at soccer match in Argentina as stadium was set on fire, seats thrown

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Independiente v Universidad de Chile Sudamericana clash abandoned after fan violence

Universidad de Chile reported that 19 of their fans were hospitalized following the violence, while Argentine media reported that more than 300 Chilean supporters were arrested, with some sources citing figures as high as 650 local police officers present.</span

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Universidad de Chile reported that 19 of their fans were hospitalized following the violence, while Argentine media reported that more than 300 Chilean supporters were arrested, with some sources citing figures as high as 650 local police officers present.

The violence began at halftime when Universidad de Chile fans threw objects including stun grenades, pieces of masonry, toilets, sinks and seats from the away section onto the bottom tier housing home supporters below them.</span

France 24

The violence began at halftime when Universidad de Chile fans threw objects including stun grenades, pieces of masonry, toilets, sinks and seats from the away section onto the bottom tier housing home supporters below them.

Home fans entered the away section early in the second half, attacking visiting supporters and forcing them to flee, with some Chilean fans being beaten, stripped of clothing, and stabbed according to eyewitness reports from the scene.</span

Home fans entered the away section early in the second half, attacking visiting supporters and forcing them to flee, with some Chilean fans being beaten, stripped of clothing, and stabbed according to eyewitness reports from the scene.

One fan fell from the top tier of the stadium and required surgery, while another fan was reported to be in life-threatening condition, with Chilean Ambassador Jose Antonio Viera-Gallo confirming at least one person was seriously injured.</span

The Athletic

One fan fell from the top tier of the stadium and required surgery, while another fan was reported to be in life-threatening condition, with Chilean Ambassador Jose Antonio Viera-Gallo confirming at least one person was seriously injured.

CONMEBOL canceled the match due to lack of security guarantees from local authorities and referred the case to its judicial bodies, with the disciplinary committee receiving information about the events for further action.</span

CONMEBOL canceled the match due to lack of security guarantees from local authorities and referred the case to its judicial bodies, with the disciplinary committee receiving information about the events for further action.

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Copa Sudamericana Game Abandoned in Argentina After Fan Violence

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The organizational failures were evident from the start, with authorities placing 3,000 away fans directly above home supporters without proper barriers or adequate security measures in place. CONMEBOL's decision to prohibit police presence in the away section created a dangerous situation that spiraled out of control.

The organizational failures were evident from the start, with authorities placing 3,000 away fans directly above home supporters without proper barriers or adequate security measures in place. CONMEBOL's decision to prohibit police presence in the away section created a dangerous situation that spiraled out of control.

Copa Sudamericana Match Abandoned After Fan Violence

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