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Chilean Fan Shows Improvement After Brain Surgery Following Attack at Independiente Match

Officials report 12 injuries, with viral footage driving a dispute over the cause of the skull fracture.

Gonzalo Alfaro segundos antes de la golpiza. EFE/ Juan Ignacio Roncoroni
Gonzalo Alfaro se tiró de la tribuna alta cuando los hinchas de Independiente accedieron a esa sección del estadio para agredirlos
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Overview

  • Videos show members of Independiente’s barra breaching the visiting stand and assaulting Universidad de Chile supporters, forcing humiliations and recording the attacks.
  • Gonzalo Felipe Alfaro Erazo, 33, underwent cranial surgery at Hospital Fiorito and was moved to intensive care after what the club described as a notable improvement.
  • An official list from Hospital Fiorito names twelve injured, including cases of cranial trauma and at least two stabbings, with one patient initially reported in critical condition.
  • Reporting reflects conflicting accounts on whether Alfaro’s skull fracture came from a fall from the stand or from repeated beatings seen on video, with friends citing medical impressions that argue against a fall.
  • La Calera’s mayor organized donations to fund family travel to Argentina, and Universidad de Chile’s management said most hospitalized supporters are improving with fewer remaining under care.