Universidad de Chile to take legal action against their own fans | OneFootball

Universidad de Chile has announced that it will take legal action after serious episodes of violence involving its supporters during the match against Audax Italiano, in the first round of the Chilean Championship, held at the National Stadium. The incidents cast a negative shadow over the match played in Santiago.

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In the first half, there were flares thrown, attempts to invade the pitch, and clashes with the police. In the second half, fans set fire to the south stand, burning plastic seats and causing a thick cloud of black smoke in the stadium.

The referees even suspended play on the field, but the match resumed shortly after. Given the seriousness of the events, the club announced that it will press charges against at least four detainees, based on the Chilean law on stadium violence.

In addition, Universidad de Chile will use the stadium’s biometric system to identify other individuals involved. The club also faces the risk of sporting sanctions, which may include penalties for the south stand, depending on the decision of the local Disciplinary Tribunal.

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