Two fans died on Thursday before the start of the Copa Libertadores match between the host Colo Colo and Fortaleza About Brazil near Santiago’s Estadio Monumental, the local prosecutor said.
According to the authorities, a group of fans tried to force the way to the stadium and tear one of the protective fences. The victims were reportedly imprisoned under them.
Later, the match was hung on a 70-minute trail, with a score of 0-0, when a group of local fans launched a protest by throwing objects on the playground. It was not clear whether the protests were related to death fans before the match.
The prosecutor of Eastern Flagrance Francisco Morales said that a group of fans tried to gain access to the Estadiom monumental via Casa album, a building adjacent to the place, and the police tried to prevent them from entering.
“The strike followed, resulting in the collapse of the fence,” Morales said. “We are currently investigating whether a police vehicle has been involved until death.”
The authorities stated that one of the people died on the scene and the other at a nearby medical clinic.
The match later suspended later, the match between Colo Colo and Fortaleza was suspended on a 70-minute mark, with a score level at 0-0, when a group of local fans started protest by throwing objects on the playground. It was not clear whether the protests were related to death fans before the match.
Fortaleza players applied for covering in the dressing room while Colo Colo players, led by captain Esteban Pavez and Arturo VidalHe tried to calm the fans.
The referee led by Uruguayn Gustavo Tejer informed the players that the match was stopped, and all players went to the dressing room. Later it was announced that the match was officially suspended.
“Conmebol deeply regrets the death of two fans near Estadio Monumental before the start of the match between Colo Colo and Fortaleza,” said the government’s body of football in South America.
“We express our sincere condolences to our families and loved ones.”
