Medellín fans throw bombs, invade pitch, halt Flamengo tie | OneFootball

What happened right at the start of Flamengo vs Medellín (COL) in the Libertadores?

Independiente Medellín (COL) fans created a hostile atmosphere right at the start of the match against Flamengo in the fourth round of the Libertadores. In the first minute, supporters of the Colombian team threw explosive devices and invaded the pitch at Atanasio Girardot Stadium. Because of this, the match has been suspended.

Anticipating a possible protest from Medellín fans, police had already put a security plan in place to contain the supporters. However, even with those measures, trouble broke out in the stands and reached the field.

Because explosive devices were thrown onto the pitch and due to the lack of security, the players from Flamengo and Medellín returned to the locker room, with no forecast for the match to resume. As a result, attention now turns to the next steps regarding this Thursday’s (07) clash.

WHAT HAPPENED WITH THE INDEPENDIENTE MEDELLÍN FANS?

The reason for the protest by Independiente Medellín fans is the team’s performance this season. Already expecting a demonstration from the Colombian club’s supporters, it was suggested that the match against Flamengo be played behind closed doors; however, the home club chose otherwise.

WHAT IS THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE FLAMENGO VS MEDELLÍN MATCH IN THE LIBERTADORES?

While the players remain in the locker room, Coluna do Fla TV is ‘in loco’ at Atanasio Girardot Stadium, bringing all the information in real time with coverage from Simon Lédo and Mônica Alves on YouTube. So you don’t miss anything about what happens in this match, stay tuned here!

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