STJD clears Athletico-PR after fan attack on Hugo vs Corinthians | OneFootball

Athletico-PR was acquitted by the 1st Disciplinary Committee of the STJD (Superior Court of Sports Justice) in a trial held this Monday for incidents that occurred during the match against Corinthians at Arena da Baixada, in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil quarterfinals. The main incident was the pitch invasion by a fan who assaulted Hugo Souza.

The Furacão had been charged under articles 213, sections II and III, and 184 of the CBJD (Brazilian Code of Sports Justice). However, with the acquittal, the club avoided a possible loss of home field advantage.

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On the other hand, Athletico-PR was ordered to pay a R$ 20,000 fine for throwing objects onto the field during that same match, which took place on August 27.

See the statement published by Athletico-PR:

“Athletico was tried by the 1st Disciplinary Committee of the Superior Court of Sports Justice (STJD) this Monday, due to the pitch invasion and the throwing of objects during the match against Corinthians, held on August 27 at Arena da Baixada.

The club was charged under article 213 of the Brazilian Code of Sports Justice (CBJD), sections II and III, in conjunction with article 184.

Unanimously, Athletico was fined R$ 20,000 due to the throwing of objects onto the field.

Regarding the pitch invasion, the club was unanimously acquitted, as it took appropriate measures at the time of the incident and subsequently applied an educational sanction to the fans.”

Recall the case

The attack on Hugo Souza occurred at the 52nd minute of the match between Athletico-PR and Corinthians in Curitiba. Shirtless, a Furacão fan invaded the field, ran toward Hugo Souza, and pushed him, being restrained by defender André Ramalho until security arrived. The goalkeeper condemned the act and demanded punishment.

Athletico-PR, in a statement of repudiation, revealed that it had filed a police report (B.O.). The match referee, Wilton Pereira Sampaio, reported the invasion and the throwing of cups onto the field in the match report.

The invader, identified as Julian, was taken to Demafe (Mobile Police Station for Football and Events of the Paraná Civil Police) and signed a simplified police report (TC), a document for recording minor offenses, with a maximum penalty of two years in prison or a fine. He apologized for his actions.

“I apologize to the organized supporters, it wasn’t intentional. It was really the alcohol. Sorry about that,” said Julian.

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