Athletico-PR report fan for attacking Hugo Souza, condemn incident | OneFootball

This Thursday, Athletico-PR commented on the assault by a fan on goalkeeper Hugo Souza of Corinthians at the end of last Wednesday's game at Ligga Arena, during the Copa do Brasil. Timão won the match 1-0.

In an official statement published on the club's social media, Furacão reported that the fan was restrained by stadium security and handed over to the police authorities. Athletico filed a Police Report (B.O.) against the offender, who was not identified as a member of the Paraná team.

“Club Athletico Paranaense clarifies that the fan who invaded the field in yesterday's match against Sport Club Corinthians Paulista was immediately restrained by the security team and handed over to the police authorities, with the proper police report filed. He is not a member of the club,” Furacão published.

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The club also condemned the act and stated that it will monitor the progress of the criminal process. Athletico promises to take appropriate legal action against the fan.

“Athletico does not tolerate this type of behavior and took quick and firm measures to prevent more serious consequences, ensuring the safety of athletes, technical staff, referees, and other professionals present on the field. The club will closely monitor the criminal proceedings, in addition to taking appropriate legal action against the offender,” the statement said.

“Athletico Paranaense reaffirms its non-negotiable commitment to order, safety, and respect for the sport,” it concluded.

The attack on Hugo Souza occurred during injury time, at the 52nd minute of the match in Curitiba. Shirtless, the fan ran towards the athlete and pushed him, being restrained by defender André Ramalho until security arrived. The goalkeeper condemned the act and demanded punishments.

The act was recorded by referee Wilton Pereira Sampaio in the match report and could lead to penalties for Athletico-PR in the Superior Court of Sports Justice (STJD), as provided by article 213 of the Brazilian Code of Sports Justice (CBJD).

“When disorder, invasion, or object throwing is of high severity or causes harm to the progress of the sporting event, the entity may be punished with the loss of home field advantage for one to ten matches, events, or equivalents, when participating in the official competition,” says the article.

It is worth remembering that in 2022, Santos was penalized for a similar situation. A Peixe fan invaded the field at Vila Belmiro and attempted to kick Cássio, who at the time was defending Corinthians. However, Timão's goalkeeper was defended by Marcos Leonardo, then an attacker for Alvinegro Praiano.

As punishment, the Baixada Santista club had to pay a fine of R$ 35,000 and had to play two Copa do Brasil matches the following year behind closed doors.

With the victory over Athletico-PR, Corinthians only needs a draw in the return match to advance to the next phase of the Copa do Brasil. A loss by one goal difference takes the match to penalties, while a defeat by two or more goals eliminates the São Paulo team. The winner of the match will face Cruzeiro or Atlético-MG in the semifinals.

The second meeting between the teams is scheduled for September 10, also at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), at Neo Química Arena.

Before that, Corinthians faces nothing less than a Derby. Dorival Júnior's team hosts Palmeiras this Sunday in Itaquera, for the 22nd round of the Brazilian Championship. The classic will start at 6:30 PM.

Meanwhile, Athletico-PR returns to the field a day earlier, on Saturday, against Novorizontino, for the 24th round of Serie B. The match will kick off at 8:30 PM at Ligga Arena.

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