To abide by the consequences in a new chapter of violence in the stadiums of Colombia. In less than a week, Deportivo Cali began a series of acts in which vandalism prevailed and not football. The spirits already heated by the continuity of Mayer Andrés Candelo marked the warmth of the fans at the Doce de Octubre Stadium when at 82 minutes, they jumped onto the field of play to attack Teófilo Gutiérrez and Mayer.
Later, it was in the BetPlay Tournament when Valledupar and Leones were facing each other. The local fans decided to enter the field of play, and quickly, the three referees and the 22 players went into the tunnels. Now, the violence and the altercations also touched the BetPlay Cup in the Junior Millionaires in Barranquilla.
The Roberto Meléndez Metropolitan Stadium witnessed a vibrant game, where the heat prevailed. The physical game set the trend and it was also seen in the stands. The popular town was involved in a fight between the Junior’s own spectators in which there were even injuries. This fact paralyzed the resumption of the second half, as they appeared during halftime.
Junior won the first final, but all eyes were on what happened in the stands. The spectators faced each other in a battle in which the blows with the hand were the protagonists. So much so, that Carlos Ortega had to wait a while because it was speculated that the fans would enter the field of play through the Olympic track in order to protect themselves from the incessant blows.
As captain, Sebastián Viera had to approach the North grandstand and appease the spirits of the fans. The altercations continued, so much so that the public force intervened. Then, the second half unfolded calmly and joy for Junior’s victory. Worryingly, some individuals who were guarded by the Red Cross. Without a doubt, this episode will have consequences for the Atlantic side and for the Metropolitan.
