A violent clash between Tiburón supporters during the match against Newell’s ended with injuries and a legal case. The club and the AFA condemned what happened
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José María Minella Stadium was the scene of a fierce episode of violence during the match between Aldosivi and Newell’s. In the home supporters' section, a group of fans of the Mar del Plata team engaged in a knife fight that left at least three injured, according to official sources.
The incident occurred between the 20th and 25th minutes of the first half, at the intersection between the general section and the uncovered grandstand. Videos filmed by other supporters show the severity of the incident: blows, people running, stabbings, and a man with a bleeding head wound.
The violence unleashed chaos in the stands. Many fans left the area to take shelter in other sections of the stadium, and from the stands a chant was heard that summed up the outrage: "Let them all leave".
El hincha con el cuchillo en mano
According to witnesses, those involved in the fight left the stadium to continue the dispute outside. Meanwhile, the injured were assisted by medical personnel in an ambulance inside the premises.
Despite the police presence, none of the injured wanted to file a complaint or identify the strikers, which did not prevent the judiciary from initiating an ex officio case for the crime of "minor injuries aggravated by having occurred at a sporting event".
Medical diagnoses confirmed that one of the injured suffered a chest wound, another an injury to the left cheekbone, and the third a scalp injury.
Aldosivi's official statement
After the incident, the Mar del Plata club issued a statement condemning what happened: "Violence should have no place in football, and this type of behavior doesn't represent the values we promote as an institution".
In addition, Tiburón reported that it is already working together with the Ministry of Security, Aprevide, Buenos Aires Police, and AFA to clarify the incident, identify those responsible, and apply admission rights.
"We reaffirm our commitment to safety and peaceful coexistence. We will continue working so that families can go to the stadium", the message concluded.
El comunicado de Aldosivi
AFA also spoke out
From its official account, the Argentine Football Association expressed its rejection: "We express our most absolute condemnation of the acts of violence that occurred today in the stands of Club Atlético Aldosivi and inform that we are available to collaborate in the investigationand eradicate those who commit violence against our beloved sport".
