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Lanús Reaches Sul-Americana Semifinals After 1–1 Draw as Maracanã Clash Delays Restart

Conflicting accounts emerged over a visitors’‑section clash that delayed the restart.

Overview

  • The Argentine side advanced 2–1 on aggregate after drawing 1–1 with Fluminense at the Maracanã.
  • Agustín Canobbio put Fluminense ahead before halftime, and Walter Bou’s substitute partner Augusto Aquino leveled after the delay to seal Lanús’ progression.
  • The second half was held up when a confrontation erupted in the away sector, with videos showing police using batons and tear gas and reports of injured Lanús supporters.
  • Rio’s military police, cited by SBT, said the trouble began among visiting fans, a claim disputed by supporter accounts circulating online.
  • Venezuelan referee Jesús Valenzuela handled the match, and pre‑game ceremonies were marred by a Lanús plaque that mistakenly displayed the crest of Independência, a club from Acre.