Vasco fans shot in ultra clash before derby vs Botafogo | OneFootball

Two people were shot early Thursday evening (11) during a clash between organized fan groups in Oswaldo Cruz, in the North Zone of Rio de Janeiro. The confrontation occurred hours before the classic match between Botafogo and Vasco, valid for the second leg of the Copa do Brasil quarter-finals, at the Nilton Santos Stadium.

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Two people are shot in organized fan clash in the North Zone of Rio — Photo: Reproduction

According to the Military Police, the injured were admitted to the Carlos Chagas State Hospital, but their health status has not yet been disclosed. Witnesses stated that the shot individuals are Vasco fans.

Images circulating on social media show chaos, screams, and gunfire, as well as fireworks during the confusion. Cars even drove against traffic to escape the turmoil near the Oswaldo Cruz train station.

On social media, profiles linked to Vasco fans claim that the shots were the result of an ambush by Flamengo supporters. The Military Police has not yet confirmed this information.

The classic match between Botafogo and Vasco is scheduled for 9:30 PM this Thursday (11), at Nilton Santos, in a game that decides a spot in the Copa do Brasil semi-finals.

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