Independent -Universidad de Chile: no, no dead were recorded in the incidents but the life of a wounded

The night that should be from Copa Sudamericana ended in scandal and violence. The duel between Independent and University of Chile It was suspended in the Libertadores de América, after a pitched battle that left a balance of about 100 injured, damage and a long list of detainees.

While rumors circulated on social networks about alleged fatal victims, medical authorities confirmed that There were no dead. However, the situation remains very delicate: at least A fan from the University of Chile fights for his life after having fallen into the void.

Meanwhile, the CONMEBOL announced the Cancellation of the party and opened a disciplinary file that could bring very hard consequences for Independiente.

What is known until now of the health status of the injured

The incidents left a balance of More than 20 boarding schools in different hospitals of Buenos Aires Conurbano. In it Fiorito de Avellaneda Hospital 22 people entered, including three Argentines. The 19 Chileans were identified by the president of the U of Chile and were communicated in the clubs of the club. In that hospital it remains Gonzalo Alfaroa Chilean fan who fell from the high tribune when he tried to escape a beating. His condition is critical and doctors warned that his life is at risk.

In the same health center, other supporters with fractures and polytrauma were treated, several of them identified without documentation. At dawn, Three injured arrived at the Wilde Hospital and others Five to the President Perón de Sarandí Hospitalincluding a stabbing. None of the boarding schools had been discharged until the early hours of Thursday.

As confirmed by medical sources cited by The nation, Two Chileans remain in intensive therapy -one of them, Alfaro- After being surgically intervened by skull trauma with sinking and deep cuts. “We are waiting for their evolution time by time,” professionals said.

In parallel, 97 trans -Andean supporters remain arrested at the Avellaneda Fourth Police Station. The Chilean ambassador to Argentina, José Antonio Viera Gallo, warned that the conditions of the arrested are “very precarious” and claimed a rapid definition of justice.

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The fans who were wrapped in the middle of a pitched battle try to take refuge against the wall.

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Independent -Universidad de Chile: the possible sanctions

The match, which was played for the round of 16 of the South American Cup, was suspended within a few minutes of the second half After the serious clashes in the visiting tribune. The CONMEBOL He issued a statement in which he cataloged the meeting as “canceled“For lack of security guarantees.

This scenario opens the door to severe sanctions. According to recent history, the Confederation has imposed sentences such as the loss of the 0-3 party, millionaire economic fines and the prohibition of playing with audiences during several games. This happened this year with Colo Colo, after incidents in Chile that left fatal victims in a duel against Fortaleza in Brazil.

The first statements from Avellaneda tried to separate responsibilities. The president of Independiente, Néstor Grindettihe said on TyC Sports that “The organization fulfilled what Conmebol demanded”And he pointed against the fans of the U of Chile. On the other side, Michael Clarkpresident of the Chilean club, held the security operation and questioned that the visiting bar will be located on a tray without bars on local audiences.

While the managers cross faults, Conmebol analyzes the file and everything indicates that Red could receive the hardest sanction for being the organizer of the party. In parallel, Alianza Lima expects rival in the quarterfinals. The outcome, at least for now, will not be defined within the court.