Brawl scenes stop Leonardo Jardim's Flamengo match going ahead | OneFootball

After beating the Colombian side in Brazil, the match between Independiente Medellín and Leonardo Jardim’s Leonardo Jardim Flamengo, for the fourth round of the Copa Libertadores group stage, was cancelled in the early hours of this Friday due to the lack of security at the Atanasio Girardot Stadium. The decision came after a series of violent incidents involving supporters of the Colombian team.

Security forces at the venue were unable to control the actions of the home fans, who caused chaos throughout the stadium. The case will now go to Conmebol, which will assess the situation. Flamengo.

The match had barely started when, in the very first minute, a violent protest by one of Medellín’s “Barras Bravas” (organized supporter groups) sparked panic at the game. Objects were thrown onto the pitch, while flares, explosives and lasers took over the stands. Faced with the pressure, Venezuelan referee Jesús Valenzuela stopped the match after just three minutes, sending both teams back to the dressing rooms.

With no safety guarantees for either the fans or those involved in the match, the game was officially cancelled. During the chaos, hooded supporters tried to invade the pitch and even threw chairs, metal sheets and other objects. One of the projectiles hit the equipment of an ESPN staff member and caused a small fire.

As a result, it is now expected that the organization’s governing bodies will decide the outcome of the match, with the most likely scenario being a win awarded to Flamengo.

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