The nearly 1,000 Cyclone supporters present in the visitors’ stands suffered brutal attacks by local police, who used tear gas and beatings.
During the match Copa Libertadores between Atlético Mineiro and San Lorenzo in Brazil, It was a night of violence and repression.
The almost 1,000 San Lorenzo fanspresent in the visiting stands, were attacked by the local police. In the last minutes of the meeting, the security forces They used tear gas and blows to disperse the Argentine supporters, also affecting the players and the local public, including families and children, who were enveloped in a cloud of toxic gases.
The referee Felipe Gonzalez suspended the match temporarily suspended play after 35 minutes of the second half due to riots, only resuming play after 41 minutes.
The incidents resulted in at least One Arrested and One Wounded by Rubber Bullet Among Argentine FansPolice violence led to the tribune of Saint Lawrence was practically empty before the end of the match, which ended in a defeat for the Argentine team and its elimination from the Copa Libertadores.
San Lorenzo said goodbye to the Copa Libertadores
San Lorenzo fell 1-0 against Atlético Mineiro on the return of the Round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores and it remained deleted of the tournament.
The only goal of the match was scored by Rodrigo Battaglia at the MRV Arena Stadium in Belo Horizonte.
Despite having played one of their best games of the year and having dominated the game, the Argentine team was unable to capitalize on the numerous opportunities they had. Alexis Cuello, Ivan Leguizamon and Matias Reali failed in their attempts, while Miner took advantage of one of their few chances to score. This defeat puts an end to San Lorenzo’s continental dream.
Source: Ambito
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