South American soccer game abandoned after violent clashes, a handgun attack and excrement thrown

“Chilean president Gabriel Boric has criticised the “evident irresponsibility” of CONMEBOL, the governing body of South American soccer, after violent clashes between rival fans caused a Copa Sudamericana match on Wednesday to be abandoned. The second leg of the last-16 tie between Argentine side Independiente and Universidad de Chile in Buenos Aires was abandoned in the 48th minute due to security concerns after rival fans clashed in the stands. The visiting Universidad de Chile supporters were situated in the tier above Independiente home fans, with local media reporting the trouble started before half time as rocks, toilets, sinks, seats, pieces of masonry, excrement, and stun grenades were thrown between rival fans. …”
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