🤯 Flamengo's Libertadores match halted after rival fans' fury | OneFootball

Thursday’s match between Independiente Medellín and Flamengo (7) was suspended after just three minutes of play at the Atanasio Girardot.

Members of DIM’s organized supporters groups created tense moments by removing and throwing the protective barriers that had been put in place precisely because of the expectation of protests.

They are located behind the goal that was being defended by Rossi. 

Referee Jesús Valenzuela stopped the match after three minutes following attempted pitch invasions and, shortly afterward, authorized players from both teams to leave the field.

Some banners were unfurled with criticism: "Conmebol, betting house" and "They turned the field into a cemetery. Dead!".

And even small fires in the stands were seen.

The atmosphere was already highly tense even before kickoff, with members of the press being hit by flares.

The Colombian club is going through a crisis on and off the pitch. There was even a recommendation for the match to be played behind closed doors — which was not followed. 

Police specifically surrounded the area where the organized supporters are, and so far there is no expectation that the match will resume. 

Flamengo players safe

Jorginho posted a photo on his Instagram profile to reassure fans and family members. 

Photo: Reproduction 

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