Suspended match between Independiente and Universidad de Chile due to acts of violence
A Copa Conmebol Sudamericana match between Independiente and Universidad de Chile was suspended due to violent clashes between fans of both teams.
The Libertadores de América stadium in Avellaneda, Argentina, was evacuated on Wednesday night following incidents that left at least 10 people seriously injured and nearly 90 detained.
The round of 16 match of the 2025 Conmebol Sudamericana between Independiente (ARG) and Universidad de Chile (CHI) has been canceled.
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The decision was made because the local club and the authorities could not guarantee the necessary security for the continuation of the match.El partido de octavos de final de la Copa Sudamericana entre Independiente y Universidad de Chile fue suspendido al inicio del segundo tiempo el miércoles debido a la violencia en las gradas.Violence erupted in the stands when Universidad de Chile fans threw projectiles and broken seats at Independiente supporters.
In shocking scenes, several Independiente fans moved to the area where the visiting supporters were, attacking them with stones and sticks before the police arrived. Fans from both teams were seen asking for medical assistance.
At the time of the suspension, the score was tied 1-1. Lucas Assadi had scored for Universidad de Chile in the 11th minute, and Santiago Montiel had equalized for Independiente in the 27th minute. The aggregate score favored the Chilean team 2-1.
