The Independent vs. Universidad de Chile Match That Was Being held at the libertadores stadium in Argentina in Argentina will not be summed this wednesday (20th).
The teams were facing each other in the second leg of the Copa Sudamericana round of 16. They were tied at 1-1.
However, the match was halted four minutes into the second half – and later officially suspended – after La U fans set fire to the visitor section – where they were located – and launched a “rain” of objects against the Independiente supporters.
This included bombs, stones, pieces of iron, and chairs.
It was the beginning of a long chaos.
According to local media, some fans of the Argentine team had to invade the pitch seeking safety. One of them was hit (photo below).
There are also reports of the visitor section being invaded by fans of the “Rey de Copas.”
A good portion of LA U fans left the stadium in an orderly manner.
Some, however, clashed with Independiente fans.
LA U was QUALIFYING
Assadi opened the scoring for the Chilean team in Avellaneda at 11 minutes.
And Montiel equalized at 27′.
The 1-1 draw was securing Universidad de Chile’s qualification thanks to their 1-0 victory in the first leg.
The winner of this clash will face Alianza Lima, who eliminated Universidad Católica of Ecuador.
Endless Chaos
The fact that the game was halted did not stop many La U fans from continuing to throw objects. And without any police action.
The Independiente fans located below the visitor section and in the left-side boxes had to be evacuated.
According to Argentine media reports, the chaos began even before the match started. And without being curbed.
More Visiting Fans than ‘Normal’
There was an agreement between the directors of the two clubs last Tuesday (19th), which allowed five thousand LA U fans in Argentina.
A number much larger than the “traditional.”
Elimination via Tribunal?
There is a possibility that the Conmebol Disciplinary Tribunal will punish the Chilean club with a defeat by W.O.
Which would mean a 3-0 loss and elimination from the Copa Sudamericana.
This is what happened to Colo-Colo due to chaos involving their fans in the match against Fortaleza in the group stage of this Libertadores.
The Chilean team received a W.O. and, as a consequence, did not advance in the competition.
Conmebol may also determine that the match be resumed without Chilean club fans. Or even 100% without fans.
The tendency is for the entity to make a statement in the coming days.
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