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Estudiantes Reach Final as La Plata Derby Marred by Fan’s Fall and Citywide Clashes

Local reports cite dozens detained, with at least 12 police injured after security used rubber bullets to disperse crowds.

Overview

  • Estudiantes beat Gimnasia 1–0 with a second‑half goal by Tiago Palacios to advance to Saturday’s final against Racing in Santiago del Estero.
  • A Gimnasia supporter fell from the high part of the Centenario stand before kickoff and was taken to Hospital San Martín with multiple fractures, with local reporting saying he required surgery.
  • Violence broke out after the match at the stadium exits and spread to central La Plata, including the area of 6 and 50 and at 31 and 508, with inter‑fan confrontations and street attacks reported.
  • Police used rubber bullets to disperse groups, and witness images showed officers firing from the field during the initial clashes outside the Juan Carmelo Zerillo stadium.
  • Detention figures vary across outlets, with Diario Popular reporting 26 arrests and El Día reporting 23, while at least 12 police officers were reported injured.