the match between Gymnastics and Fencing La Plata Y Boca Juniorsfor the 23rd date of the Professional Soccer League, he was suspended 9 minutes into the first half for “lack of guarantees” following the violent incidents that took place outside the La Plata stadium between the police and local fans who had tickets and struggled to get into the stands when the doors were already closed.
Police officers began disperse and suppress with tear gas and rubber bullets. And the situation went out of control when the smoke invaded the playing field and hit not only the protagonists, but also the spectators who were in the stands. There are several injured by rubber bullets, including two reporters who were covering the match.
By order of the referee Hernan Mastrangelo the players and the two technical staff, with Néstor Gorosito and Hugo Ibarra, went to the locker room visibly struck by the pepper spray.
While the incidents continued in the surrounding area, where the police cracked down on people who were still trying to enter the pitch with tickets in hand, the fans who were in the stands could not leave. And that’s when they started invading the playing field to escape the cloud of tear gas.
The Professional Football League announced through its social networks that the match had been suspended. “Referee Hernán Mastrángelo suspended the match between Gimnasia and Boca for the 23rd of the Professional League for lack of guarantees. The match was 0-0 in 9 minutes of the first half”, details the official statement.
In addition to evaluating the operation, the judiciary must determine whether there has been over-sales by the club or if there has been a blind eye on the part of the police and intruders.
Source: Clarin
