Fernando Diniz ‘saves’ ex-Flamengo in Corinthians Libertadores bust-up | OneFootball

Fernando Diniz prevented Hugo Souza from getting into an altercation with Santa Fe (COL) players at the final whistle

The atmosphere in the Copa Libertadores, during the fourth round, had troubled and chaotic moments in some matches. In Corinthians' match against Santa Fe (COL) in Colombia, Fernando Diniz prevented goalkeeper Hugo Souza, former Flamengo player, from getting into trouble.

Gustavo Henrique, a center back who also played for Flamengo, equalized for Corinthians and made it 1-1 in stoppage time. As a result, Hugo Souza celebrated the defender’s goal, which irritated the Santa Fe players.

So, when he saw the Santa Fe players furious with Hugo Souza, coach Fernando Diniz rushed toward the goalkeeper. The manager escorted him to the locker room and prevented the player from getting into an altercation with the Colombians after the final whistle.

TROUBLE IN FLAMENGO'S MATCH?

Besides the Corinthians match, Flamengo's game also had trouble, but in the stands. Independiente Medellín (COL) fans started fires, broke seats, and threw objects onto the pitch. As a result, the referee called off the match.

Flamengo remained in the locker room waiting for Conmebol’s authorization to leave the venue. That was because South American football’s governing body canceled the match due to the lack of security at the stadium.

SO WHAT HAPPENED?

With the match canceled and Flamengo leaving the stadium with authorization, Conmebol is expected to award the three points to the Rubro-Negro side. Finally, the governing body is expected to issue an official statement in the coming days to formalize the situation.

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