After Série B derby, van with Criciúma fans chased and attacked | OneFootball

After the match against Avaí for Série B, a van transporting Criciúma fans was attacked on the BR-101, in Greater Florianópolis. The incident took place this Sunday, in São José, where the vehicle was chased and stoned. The classic at Ressacada was intense and ended in a 1-1 draw.

Criciúma released an official statement, condemning the act and requesting an immediate investigation into the case.

“We request the immediate investigation of the facts by the competent authorities and the identification and accountability of those involved, in accordance with the law. The club will cooperate with the investigations, providing all available information and encouraging witnesses to formalize their accounts,” the club wrote.

On the other side, Avaí also released a statement calling for the identification of those responsible and stating that those involved in the episode do not represent the Avaí fanbase.

“Those involved in this regrettable episode do not represent the passionate Avaí supporters. The thousands of fans who were at Ressacada on Sunday afternoon sang, cheered, and supported the team without any incidents of violence. That is how football celebrations should be,” the team said.

Read Criciúma’s statement in full

“Criciúma Esporte Clube vehemently condemns the attack suffered on the night of this Sunday (10/19) against a van returning to Criciúma carrying our club’s supporters, after the match valid for the 33rd round of the Série B of the Brazilian Championship. The vehicle was chased and stoned, resulting in material damage and broken windows. There was even an attempt to block the vehicle’s passage — a very serious situation that could have ended in tragedy.

Football should be a space for peaceful coexistence, respect, and celebration. We will not tolerate any acts of violence inside or outside the stadiums. We express our solidarity with the fans involved and make ourselves available to provide the necessary support.

We request the immediate investigation of the facts by the competent authorities and the identification and accountability of those involved, in accordance with the law. The club will cooperate with the investigations, providing all available information and encouraging witnesses to formalize their accounts.

We reaffirm our commitment to peace in football and to the safety of everyone who attends sports venues. Violence has no place in sports.”

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See Avaí’s statement in full

“Avaí Futebol Clube expresses its condemnation of the criminal acts committed against Criciúma fans after Sunday’s (19) match for the Campeonato Brasileiro Série B.

The attack on the vehicle transporting these people is unacceptable, must be investigated, and those responsible must be identified and punished.

Those involved in this regrettable episode do not represent the passionate Avaí fanbase. The thousands of fans who were at Ressacada on Sunday afternoon sang, cheered, and supported the team without any incidents of violence. That is how football celebrations should be.”

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This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.