Corinthians identify fans after objects thrown in São Paulo derby | OneFootball

Corinthians identified three fans involved in throwing objects onto the pitch during the 3-2 victory over São Paulo this Sunday (10) at Neo Química Arena, in the 15th round of the Brazilian Championship.

The incident happened after the visiting team’s first goal, still in the first half. During the celebration, forward Luciano headed toward the corner flag located between the North and East sections of the stadium, accompanied by other São Paulo players.

Photo: Rodrigo Coca / Corinthians Agency

At that moment, objects were thrown toward the field. According to footage shown during the Prime Video broadcast, an electronic cigarette (vape), a lighter and a pair of sunglasses were thrown from the stands. The items were eventually collected by the match delegate.

The three identified fans were taken to Jecrim (Special Criminal Court) at Neo Química Arena itself to give statements to the Civil Police.

One of those involved admitted to throwing the electronic cigarette toward the pitch. In his statement, the fan said he was in the Lower East Side section of the stadium and claimed he acted “under strong emotion” after São Paulo’s equalizer.

Referee Anderson Daronco recorded the case in the official match report. The referee from Rio Grande do Sul reported the objects being thrown, but noted that it was not possible to identify whether any athlete was hit.

In addition to the incident involving objects thrown onto the pitch, Daronco also recorded a delay in the restart of the second half due to Corinthians’ late return and the throwing of paper streamers by fans located in the arena’s North section. According to the report, the objects made it difficult to see the field markings.

The match report also stated that Corinthians used a goalkeeper kit different from the one previously defined by the competitions department. The club took the field wearing a gray shirt, while the expected model was orange.

It is worth noting that Timão has previously answered for similar cases before the Superior Court of Sports Justice (STJD). In earlier situations, the club was fined for objects being thrown in derby matches, although it was also acquitted in one case after identifying those responsible and presenting measures adopted internally.

Article 213 of the Brazilian Code of Sports Justice provides for punishments for clubs that fail to prevent disorder or the throwing of objects inside the stadium. The fine can reach R$ 100,000.

Corinthians return to action at Neo Química Arena next Thursday (15) at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time), when they face Barra Futebol Clube in the second leg of the fifth round of the Copa do Brasil.

Author’s note:

“The author informs that he was present at the Corinthians vs. São Paulo match, in the Lower East Side section of Neo Química Arena, when, after São Paulo’s equalizing goal, player Luciano went to the corner flag near that section to celebrate the goal. The author admits that, at that moment, he threw a green electronic cigarette (vape) toward the field, claiming that he acted under strong emotion because of the play that occurred during the match. We’ll be done shortly and they will be taken for a hearing right here.”

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