US Edition23 Red Cards and Police Intervention as Mass Brawl Mars End of Title Match in Brazil
The brawl, sparked by a late tackle, led to 23 red cards, including 12 for Cruzeiro and 11 for Atlético, overshadowing Cruzeiro's 1-0 state championship victory.
- On Sunday during the Campeonato Mineiro final at the Mineirão stadium, a mass brawl ended the match amid violence and police intervention, with 23 players shown red cards as Cruzeiro won 1-0.
- Atlético Mineiro goalkeeper Everson reacted to a late challenge by rugby-tackling Cruzeiro midfielder Christian in stoppage time, prompting Christian's teammates to confront Everson and both benches to pour onto the pitch.
- Referee Matheus Delgado required a police escort after issuing 23 red cards retrospectively, with eight minutes of stoppage before the final whistle, as reported by officials.
- Atlético posted that 'its athletes do not condone any form of violence,' Hulk wrote 'We need to acknowledge our mistakes and learn from them,' and Kaio Jorge said 'Of course we didn't want the match to end like that,' after the melee on Sunday.
- Both clubs face added pressure, as they remain winless after four Serie A games, with Hulk blaming the referee for not sending players off earlier amid security concerns.
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Mass Brawl During Football Match Ends In 23 Red Cards - Video Goes Viral
Twenty-three players were shown a red card as a lengthy brawl requiring the intervention of military police marred the final seconds of a Brazilian soccer match between Cruzeiro and Atletico Mineiro.
Belo Horizonte’s classic ended in historic chaos with a red card record; Hulk apologized and Atlético Mineiro condemned the violence
Brazilian football was tarnished by a field fight in the final of the Mineiro Championship between Cruzeiro and Atlético Mineiro, which ended with the expulsion of 23 players.The incident broke out after Christian’s reckless entry into the Everson goalkeeper, which provoked a violent reaction and the beginning of a battle that spread throughout the field. Among those expelled was Hulk, former Brazilian team forward, who later lamented his partic…
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