Scandal in the Sudamericana: a kick sparked punches and two reds in Chile | OneFootball

The Copa Sudamericana clash between O’Higgins and Boston River ended in a scandal that overshadowed the Chilean team’s 2-0 win. In the 68th minute, Uruguayan Leandro Suhr produced the image of the night by landing a brutal kick to an opponent’s chest, sparking an all-out brawl between players from both sides right on the pitch.

The violence of the incident triggered a full-scale melee. As a result, Suhr was shown a straight red card immediately. However, Boston River’s disciplinary meltdown did not end there: late in the match, Jairo O’Neil was also sent off, leaving his team down to nine men on a night to forget in Rancagua.

With this result, the sporting outlook for the Uruguayan side is critical. After three group-stage matches, Boston River is still without a win and on the verge of elimination. The defeat and the scandal at El Teniente Stadium have seriously damaged their international hopes in 2026.

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