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FADI Disqualifies Both Teams After Adult Brawl at Youth Semifinal in Lanús

The federation opened a review to weigh additional sanctions to reinforce conduct protocols.

Overview

  • The confrontation unfolded at Club Villa Pellerano following a Copa de Oro semifinal between 1° de Mayo and Villa Heredia.
  • Videos show parents leaving the stands and fighting on the pitch as six-year-old players watched.
  • Witnesses say a gesture by a coach at the end of the match was taken as a provocation that sparked the altercation.
  • Coaches moved the children to the locker rooms, and the club suspended scheduled activities.
  • Authorities reported no official information on injuries or police involvement, and FADI called a meeting to define next steps.