Argentina eventually achieved a minimal victory over Brazil
Match Argentina And Brazil (1:0) in qualifying for World Cup 2026 was delayed 30 minutes due to disturbances in the stands.
Fans of the Brazilian national team started a fight in the stands, attacking Argentina fans. Brazilian police immediately intervened in the conflict. In response, Argentina fans began throwing seats from the stands. At least one person was reportedly carried away from the Maracanã stadium on a stretcher.
The Argentina national team players tried to calm the fans. Among the Brazilians, only captain Seleçao Marquinhos had a dialogue with the fans. As a result, Argentina captain Lionel Messi led his team into the stands.
The match ended with a minimal victory for Argentina thanks to a goal by Nicolas Otamendi. Argentina remains the leader of the South American selection, Uruguay is second, one point behind. Brazil suffered a third defeat in a row and dropped to sixth place.
Incidentes en la previa del clásico sudamericano. Momentos antes del inicio del partido hay disturbios en la tribuna y los jugadores de ambas selecciones intentan calmar los ánimos. Se demora el arranque de Brasil vs Argentina por las #Eliminatorias. pic.twitter.com/V8kSg4iYNj
— Televisión Publica (@TV_Publica) November 22, 2023
Source: Sportarena
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