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Copa Bolivia Brawl Sees Tear Gas and 17 Expulsions as Case Moves to Disciplinary Tribunal

The disciplinary tribunal now reviews a referee report citing 17 expulsions following police use of tear gas.

Overview

  • The second leg in Oruro finished 2-2, sending Blooming to the semifinals on a 4-3 aggregate.
  • The referee’s report lists 11 players sent off—seven from Blooming and four from Real Oruro—plus six red cards to coaches and staff including both head coaches.
  • Police intervened on the pitch and deployed tear gas and pepper spray as fights spread toward stadium access points.
  • Blooming logistics staffer Cristian Méndez was hospitalized in Oruro with a diagnosed maxillofacial fracture to the right cheekbone.
  • The Bolivian federation’s disciplinary tribunal has taken up the case and could issue suspensions, fines or order matches behind closed doors after hearing both clubs.