A dramatic turn of events unfolded during Sunday’s intense 1-1 draw between two bitter rivals at the Metropolitano stadium. The match was temporarily halted midway through the second half due to unruly behavior from a section of home fans.
The visiting team had taken the lead in the 64th minute through a goal from Éder Militão, but the celebrations were short-lived. Fans seated behind one of the goals began hurling objects, including plastic bottles, onto the pitch, posing a risk to the opposing goalkeeper.
Stadium officials responded swiftly, issuing warnings over the loudspeaker and enlisting the help of the home team’s coach and captain to calm the situation. Despite these efforts, the fans continued to throw objects, prompting the referee to call a temporary halt to the game.
After a prolonged delay of over 20 minutes, the players returned to the pitch, and the match resumed in the 69th minute. The drama continued until the final whistle, with Ángel Correa scoring a late equalizer in the 96th minute, courtesy of a VAR decision. The excitement was tempered, however, by the dismissal of Marcos Llorente for a reckless challenge on Fran García.
This incident comes on the heels of a disturbing social media campaign that encouraged fans to wear face masks to evade identification during racist chants or insults aimed at a specific player. The league has vowed to take action against the perpetrators, and Sunday’s events only serve to highlight the need for greater vigilance and accountability in the fight against racism in sports.
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