The classic paisa between Atlético Nacional vs. Independent Medellinfor date 5 of the semi-final home runs of the League, It ended with chaos and riots at the Polideportivo Sur stadium in Envigado after incidents between fans and the Police.
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With 12 minutes left in the match and in the middle of the overwhelming victory of Medellín (0-5) against Nacional, Purslane fans began to cause disturbances in the stands and throw objects onto the playing field.
The violence took over the stands and the central referee decided to suspend a match that was the protagonist of reprehensible acts against the players of the two teams who left the grass under strong protection from the Police. In addition, journalists from several media outlets were threatened and attacked in the middle of their work.
It was the case of a journalistic team from Teleantioquia Newswho was covering the classic and was attacked by a man who, apparently, was under the effects of hallucinogens.
Shelya Garcia, journalist from Win Sports She was also attacked by a fan from one of the stands. According to her testimony, this person began to throw objects at her and threatened to kill her.
Due to the unfortunate acts of violence in the Parque Estadio, the Mayor’s Office of Envigado decided to stop lending the sports venue to Atlético Nacional and Independiente Medellín.
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Mayor Braulio Espinosa confirmed the decision in the last hours and indicated that this decision will be for the remainder of 2023. There is still no clarity if it will also govern in 2024, taking into account that on January 1 there will be a change of administration in the city.
On the other hand, Dimayor would be studying strong sanctions against Atlético Nacional -served as a venue in the Sports Center- due to the riots and lack of security for players, fans and journalists.
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According to the Disciplinary Code of the Colombian Football Federation, in its article 84, it explains that stadiums that are invaded by fans and that do not allow the matches to continue will be sanctioned with two and four days. Although Nacional did not play at the Atanasio Girardot, the suspension would be at the Medellín venue.
“When the public invades the field, the local club will be sanctioned with suspension from one (1) to three (3) dates. If as a result of the invasion the normal development of the match is delayed or prevented, the suspension will be from two (2) to four (4) dates.”
Why was the Nacional vs. Medellin in Envigado?
The classic paisa was not held this weekend at the Atanasio Girardot due to the Tomorrow Will Be Nice Fest by Karol G at the sports venue. It was not the only game that was played outside Medellín, DIM vs Millonarios took place at the Metropolitano de Itagüí stadium.
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