US EditionTen Hurt, 90 Arrested as Match Abandoned Following Fan Violence ...
The match was canceled after at least 10 fans were seriously injured and nearly 90 arrested due to violent clashes between supporters, CONMEBOL and local authorities said.
- CONMEBOL called off the second leg of the 2025 Copa Sudamericana round of 16 fixture between Universidad de Chile and Independiente in Buenos Aires on August 21 following violent clashes among fans.
- The cancellation followed violent clashes caused by Universidad de Chile fans throwing projectiles and Independiente supporters attacking with stones amid inadequate security from local authorities and the home club.
- The match was tied 1-1 with Universidad de Chile leading 2-1 on aggregate when players left the field and the stadium was evacuated, resulting in at least 10 serious injuries and nearly 90 arrests.
- Chilean President Gabriel Boric condemned the violence as "wrong in so many ways" and prioritized medical care for victims and respecting detainees' rights while justice investigates responsibility.
- The incident underscores persistent security challenges in Argentine stadiums and resulted in the detention of over 300 supporters of Universidad de Chile, with the matter being forwarded to both judicial and disciplinary authorities.
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