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Copa Sudamericana Match Abandoned After Stadium Violence in Argentina

Authorities have shut Independiente’s stadium pending disciplinary action by CONMEBOL.

Overview

  • Buenos Aires province security chief Javier Alonso said Independiente cannot host Sunday’s league match against Platense after the venue was closed.
  • CONMEBOL referred the incident to its disciplinary bodies after citing a lack of security guarantees from the home club and local authorities.
  • Police reported roughly 111 arrests, with media counts ranging from 19 to 23 injured and several Chilean fans listed in critical condition.
  • Footage showed masked groups throwing stones and ripped-out seats, and a flash-bang was among objects hurled as sections of the stands burned.
  • The round‑of‑16 second leg was stopped early in the second half at 1:1 after Universidad de Chile had won the first leg 1:0, and the parties continue to trade blame.