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Independiente Moves to Expel 25 Fans After Copa Sudamericana Violence

An ignored Conmebol safety warning now anchors pending disciplinary, legal reviews.

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Chilenos quisieron vengarse y vandalizaron la sede de Independiente... de Concepción
Chilenos quisieron vengarse y vandalizaron la sede de Independiente... de Concepción

Overview

  • The club says it has identified 25 home supporters with APreViDe's help and will expel them while seeking lifetime stadium bans.
  • Independiente reports about 400 testimonies from members, with more than 90 saying they were struck by objects, and it is offering legal assistance.
  • A Conmebol security report shows it advised keeping the lower section beneath visiting fans empty, a recommendation that was not implemented.
  • Despite a deployment of 650 police officers, 150 private guards and six ambulances, clashes in the stands forced the match to be suspended.
  • Universidad de Chile leaders filed a complaint with Buenos Aires provincial prosecutors and visited injured fans, APreViDe requested moving a subsequent match from the venue, and Conmebol has yet to rule on the tie.