The match between Colo-Colo and Fortaleza was paralyzed 25 minutes into the second half after a group of Chilean team fans broke into the lawn of Monumental Stadium David Arellano.
According to information from the Chilean press, two Colo-Colo fans were killed by police outside the stadium. That was the reason for the irritation of the Chilean fans.
From information from the Chilean portal ’24 hours Cl ‘, a confusion occurred after fans tried to enter the stadium without entry, which generated riot on the outskirts of the site. At first, two young people, from 19 and 13 years old, are the victims.
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How was the confusion in Colo-Colo x Fortaleza?
The mood was tense since the beginning of the game. Before the stoppage, early in the second stage, flags and pumps were used in the stands. Soon after, an object festival ended up being thrown on the lawn and players. The referee even paralyzed the duel due to a lighter who had been thrown in the field.
Until, at 25 minutes of the second half, um fans group broke the acrylic that separated the grandstand from the lawn and invaded the campthe. The players of Fortaleza ran to the locker room and the match was suspended.
Shortly thereafter, Fortaleza released a note talking about what happened and reassuring the fans.
“Fortaleza reports that all athletes, directors, commission and staff are well and safe after the invasion of some colo-colo fans on the field at the Monumental David Arellano stadium in Santiago”
Was Colo-Colo x Fortaleza suspended?
A Conmebol’s official information is that the match is suspended. The protocol send the game interrupt for up to 45 minutes. A team monitors the situation and, then, departure delegates decide whether or not it is safe, to follow the game. Many fans have already left the stadium.
Fortaleza reports that all athletes, directors, commission and staff are well and safe after the invasion of some colo-colo fans on the field at the Monumental David Arellano stadium in Santiago.
– Fortaleza Esporte Clube 🦁 (@Fortalezaec)
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