Hundreds of fans clashed and chased after the players.

Riots at a Brazilian football league: Hundreds of fans clash and attack players.

The incident occurred after Coritiba scored the opening goal in the first minute of added time in the second half. Hundreds of Cruzeiro fans stormed onto the pitch, chasing the visiting players, followed by a crowd of home supporters. A brawl involving hundreds of people broke out on the Durival Britto stadium, interrupting the match.

Stadium security was present to quickly escort the players into the tunnel. Meanwhile, police forces equipped with guns, shields, and batons were deployed to disperse the unruly crowd.

Hundreds of fans clashed and attacked players in the Brazilian national league. (Photo: Getty Images)

Police had to use tear gas, but the fans of both teams remained aggressive, exchanging punches and kicks. The referee waited until the police had dispersed all the fans in the stands before the match could resume.

Ultimately, Robson's goal secured a narrow victory for Coritiba, preventing Cruzeiro from escaping the relegation zone in the Brazilian league.

Nevertheless, Cruzeiro still has a great chance to stay in Serie A, as they have played two fewer games than the team above them, while the gap is only one point (37 compared to 38). As for Coritiba, the team at Durival Britto Stadium is very close to relegation, with only 29 points.

There has long been a bitter conflict between Coritiba and Cruzeiro fans. That's why the organizers always have to deploy a much larger security force than usual to be ready to respond to incidents like the one at the recent match.

In 2012, another riot occurred at a Brazilian national league match, resulting in four casualties among fans attending a game between Corinthians and Palmeiras. These two fan groups also had a long-standing feud. A single provocation could easily lead them to attack each other, regardless of the consequences.

Minh Tu

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