Conmebol calls off Flamengo v Independiente Medellín in Libertadores | OneFootball

What happened in Flamengo’s match against Independiente Medellín (COL)?

The match between Flamengo and Independiente Medellín (COL) had regrettable scenes due to protests by Colombian fans. Given this situation, Conmebol canceled this Thursday’s match (07) at Atanasio Girardot Stadium.

According to information released by ‘ESPN’, the match delegates announced that the game was halted for an indefinite period. Therefore, after the police failed to guarantee the safety of the players and the people at the venue, the match was effectively suspended.

WHAT HAPPENED IN FLAMENGO X MEDELLÍN, IN THE LIBERTADORES?

Right in the first minute of the match, Medellín fans started a ‘war’ in the stadium stands. On that occasion, supporters threw explosives, set off fireworks, and invaded the pitch. As a result, due to the lack of security, players from Flamengo and the Colombian club returned to the locker room.

During this period, Flamengo officials sought solutions to understand Conmebol’s position. After all the confusion, the South American body ‘made it official’ and definitively suspended the match.

WHAT NOW?

After all the confusion, there was expectation over whether the ball would roll again. However, the governing body chose to cancel the match between Flamengo and Independiente Medellín. The Rubro-Negro squad even made it clear that they did not feel safe returning to the pitch.

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