A violent brawl broke out during the final in Brazil, with European football icon Hulk punching an opponent in a disturbing scene, resulting in 23 players being sent off.
Cruzeiro and Atlético Mineiro players get into a huge scuffle as they exchange punches and kicks (Image: X)
Cruzeiro’s title-clinching victory over Atlético Mineiro descended into brawling chaos within Brazil. Cruzeiro won 1-0 in the violent Campeonato Mineiro final.
The game was stopped for more than 10 minutes, with 30 seconds left in stoppage time.
A clash between Atlético goalkeeper Ederson and Everson sparked an unpleasant scene. The shot-stopper was unimpressed by the challenge and reprimanded his opponent while placing his knee on top of his opponent, but at that moment Cruzeiro’s star popped out.
Cruzeiro’s Lucas Romero landed a flying kick on Everson, who was already under attack from Matheus Enrique. Christian punched Llanco, but was kicked by Junior Alonso as violence broke out.
There was an exchange of punches and kicks on the pitch, with former Porto star Fulk taking the lead role. The forward was kicked by Lucas Villalba, retaliated with a blow of his own, then kicked Lucas Romero and exchanged blows with Renan Lodi.
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Amid the chaos, security guards from each team and military police were called in to end the match, with referee Matheus Candancan requesting police protection. When emotions finally subsided, the match ended without the referee waving a red card, but 23 players were sent off.
For Cruzeiro, Cassio, Fagner, Fabricio Bruno, John Marcelo, Villalba, Cowan Prates, Cristian, Lucas Romero, Matheus Enrique, Wallace, Gerson and Caio Jorge were sent off.
Atlético’s squad consists of Eversson, Gabriel Delfim, Precious, Llanco, Luan Tresoldi, Junior Alonso, Renan Lodi, Alan Franco, Alan Minda, Casiera and Hulk.
Brazil final in chaos (Image: AO VIVO)
The match against Brazil descended into chaos (Image: X)
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Coach Khandanka said in his match report that it was impossible to show a red card during the match.
“After receiving a foul, he knocked his opponent down, lunged at him and brutally hit his opponent with his knee, number 88, in the face. After this act, a general scuffle broke out, making it impossible to issue a red card,” he wrote.
“For hitting an opponent in the head with the shin of number 22, using excessive force and intensity, when the ball was already in the goalkeeper’s hands. We make it clear that after this act, a general scuffle broke out, making it impossible to show a red card,” he added.
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