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Suárez's Penalties Send Inter Miami to Leagues Cup Semis as CONMEBOL Cancels Sudamericana Tie After Fan Violence

The Sudamericana tie will be decided administratively by CONMEBOL's disciplinary commission.

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Hinchas de Independiente intentan abrir un portón en el estadio del Rojo de Avellaneda. (AP)
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Overview

  • Inter Miami beat Tigres 2-1 at Chase Stadium, with Luis Suárez converting penalties in the 23rd and 89th minutes after Javier Aquino handballs confirmed by VAR.
  • Ángel Correa had drawn Tigres level in the 67th minute, and Miami will face Toluca or Orlando City in semifinals slated for Aug. 26–27.
  • Lionel Messi did not play due to a muscle issue and watched from the stands.
  • In Avellaneda, Independiente vs. Universidad de Chile was halted early in the second half after visiting supporters threw objects and set seats on fire, with injuries and detentions reported.
  • CONMEBOL cited a lack of security guarantees, cancelled the match with no replay, and referred the sporting outcome and potential sanctions to its Disciplinary Commission.