Jhonatan Cabral, from Barracas, hit Gimnasia’s captain, Leonardo Morales, and a pitched battle began after the end of the match.
Gymnastics of La Plata and Central Barracks They faced each other in the round of 16 of the Argentine Cupwhere the Lobo emerged victorious with a goal from Benjamín Domínguez. Once the match was over, the dispute continued, but with fists: there were insults, pushes, threats and chases.
The brawl started when Jhonatan CandiaBarracas striker, he punched from behind the defender and captain of Gimnasia, Leonardo Morales. Subsequently, Yonathan Cabral He jumped to his partner’s defense and hit him back. Immediately, everything went haywire.
Previously, the referee Dario Herrera had sent off towards the end of the match Juan Cortazzodel Lobo, and when the final whistle sounded, the discussion between Morales, Candia, Cabral and Gustavo Cantowhich led first to fistfights and then to pitched battles.
Once the waters calmed, Herrera expelled Candiaon the Guapo side, Now Cabral and Canto by the La Plata team, according to TyC Sports. The number could increase after the images, since several players and members of the coaching staff could be informed. In any case, the sanctions only affect the same competition, so they would not pose a risk in the local tournament.
Another incident occurred with the Barracas Central fans, since, due to the fact that the doors of the Lanús stadium were closed, They decided to get into the playing field. Fortunately, everything calmed down and after speaking with the police they returned to the stands.
The only goal of the match was scored by Benjamín Domínguez at minute 54, in his farewell to Gimnasia, as he will be transferred to Bologna in Italy. With this victory, the team from La Plata moved on to the quarter-finals of the Argentine Cup and will face the winner of Boca vs Talleres.
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