Historic 23 Expulsions Mark Chaos in Brazilian Football Derby Final
A record-breaking brawl involving twenty-three expulsions has concluded the final of Brazil's Campeonato Mineiro between Cruzeiro and Atlético-Minero, an incident dubbed "the century fight" by local media.
Key Points
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1A record 23 players and technical staff were expelled from the final match between Brazilian clubs Cruzeiro and Atletico-Minerio.
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2The violent brawl was triggered by an on-field confrontation involving player Christian of Cruzeiro and goalkeeper Everson in late-game minutes.
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3Police had to intervene directly onto the pitch as fans clashed over a fight described locally as 'the century's riot'.
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4Incidents included severe beatings, scenes reminiscent of saloons or boxing rings with punches thrown indiscriminately between opponents.
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Perspectives
A record-breaking disciplinary act occurred during the final of the Minas Gerais Championship between two Brazilian teams when 23 players and technical staff were expelled for engaging in an intense fight on the pitch.
— [Mar 09, 12:32] Un acta arbitral de récord: 23 expulsados en el Cruzeiro-Atlético Mineiro (Elcorreo)The final of Minas Gerais Championship has become history in world football not for its goals or chances but because the two teams' players and technical staff got involved into a fight.
— [Mar 09, 12:32] Un acta arbitral de récord: 23 expulsados en el Cruzeiro-Atlético Mineiro (Elcorreo)"The brawl of the century" in Brazil. Fights with eyes out and scenes from a saloon where everyone is against all, kicking hands punches whoever has more.
— [Mar 09, 11:06] Football brawl between Cruzeiro and Atlético-Minero results in 23 expulsions; police arrive to restore order on pitch as fans clash over the match (Tg24.sky.it)"The century's fight" was fought out. Police had no choice but intervene because of a situation that became degenerated at end minutes: an attack between Cruzeiro striker Christian and guest goalkeeper Everson triggered chaos.
— [Mar 09, 10:53] Rissa del secolo in Brasile: Cruzeiro-Atletico Mineiro finisce con 23 espulsi! (Gazzetta.it)"The century's fight" was fought out. Police had no choice but intervene because of a situation that became degenerated at end minutes.
— [Mar 09, 10:54] Rissa del secolo in Brasile: Cruzeiro-Atletico Mineiro finisce con 23 espulsi! (Gazzetta.it)