Coaches clash and are sent off after touchline fracas in Serie B | OneFootball

The 0-0 draw between Fortaleza and Cuiabá, in the second round of Brazil’s Serie B on Tuesday (31), was overshadowed by an intense confrontation on the sideline involving managers Thiago Carpini, of Leão do Pici, and Eduardo Barros, of Dourado.

The fight broke out during the second half of the match.

After a heated exchange of shoves and insults in the technical area, the refereeing crew did not hesitate and showed a straight red card to both coaches.

The tension, however, did not ease after the dismissals.

The altercation continued in the tunnel leading to the locker rooms, requiring intervention from others to separate the coaching staffs of both clubs.

With Carpini sent off, assistant coach Estephano Dijan took over Fortaleza’s sideline duties until the final whistle.

In a press conference after the match, Thiago Carpini gave his version of the episode, placing the blame for the initial clash on the opponent.

The Fortaleza manager argued that he is rarely involved in controversies or sent off, saying he merely defended himself from an impulsive and disrespectful move by Eduardo Barros, who allegedly used offensive language against him and the Ceará club.

According to Cuiabá’s coach, the conflict began after a “gratuitous assault” on a member of his coaching staff.

With the stumble at home, Fortaleza remains stuck on just one point in the standings.

Cuiabá, meanwhile, moves to two points after these first two rounds of the second division.

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