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CONMEBOL Cancels IndependienteUniversidad de Chile Match After Stadium Violence

The governing body cited inadequate security guarantees from local organizers.

A fan of Independiente holds a stone as violence flared
Players call for calm during the match between Argentina's Independiente and Chile's Universidad de Chile
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Overview

  • The Libertadores de América Stadium in Avellaneda was evacuated after clashes in the stands.
  • At least 10 fans were seriously injured and nearly 90 people were arrested, according to ESPN.
  • Play was halted at 1-1 in the second leg, leaving Universidad de Chile 2-1 ahead on aggregate.
  • CONMEBOL said the case will be referred to its judicial bodies with details sent to the disciplinary committee.
  • Chilean President Gabriel Boric condemned the violence and instructed officials to check on detained and hospitalized fans.