CONMEBOL, Copa Sudamericana
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After more than 12 hours since the incidents at Independiente's stadium, the CONMEBOL disciplinary committee has published its ruling.Both Universidad de Chile and Independiente are disqualified from
CONMEBOL has officially confirmed the definitive suspension of the Copa Sudamericana Round of 16 second leg between Independiente de Avellaneda and Universidad de Chile.
Independiente vs Universidad de Chile was abandoned in the 48th minute due to security concerns with rival fans clashing in the stands.
After yesterday's incidents, Nestor Grindetti, president of Independiente, traveled to the CONMEBOL headquarters in Paraguay to present the perspective of the Red team."We have come to recount the
CONMEBOL condemned fan violence that led to the abandonment of a Copa Sudamericana match, resulting in injuries and arrests. The organization promised firm sanctions as incidents of violence marred the game between Independiente and Universidad de Chile.
A fan of Universidad de Chile could be seen falling from the top deck, numerous other fans left the stadium bloodied, while others also had their clothes stolen
Carlos Montaña -vice president- and Daniel Seoane -general secretary-, along with lawyer Maximiliano Walker, traveled to Paraguay this Thursday to meet with CONMEBOL executives after the barbarity that occurred on Wednesday night in Avellaneda,
Fans were hospitalized and detained after violent attacks during a match in a stadium near Buenos Aires, prompting officials to cancel the game.
Gianni Infantino, the president of FIFA, spoke about the unfortunate incidents that took place in the CONMEBOL Sudamericana between Atletico Independiente and Universidad de Chile.
After the very serious incidents that are happening around the world, the match between Independiente and Universidad de Chile for the Copa Sudamericana round of 16 has been formally "canceled" by Conmebol and both teams are exposed to severe sanctions.