Manhunt in Ecuador: fans invade the pitch and beat players and referee

At the final whistle of Olmedo-Cimarrón Furia Verde (which ended 0-1 for the guests), the home fans, in the grip of fury at the elimination of their team, invade the pitch and start chasing and hitting opposing players and the referee

Another deplorable episode of violence in the world of football. This time we are in Ecuador and what took place was a real manhunt. At the end of the match between Olmedo and Cimarrón Furia Verde the home fans, enormously disappointed by the elimination of their team, invaded the pitch to beat up the referee and opposing players.

Ecuador, home fans invade the pitch and beat opposing players and the referee

Surreal scenes of unprecedented violence. The latest episode of violence in football in Ecuador happened last weekend at the final whistle of the match between Olmedo and Cimarrón Furia Verde at the Estadio Olimpico in Riobamba, a match valid for the promotion playoffs of the Segunda Categoria.

A match that lived on the edge of balance until almost the end. At a certain point, however, a penalty awarded to the visiting team (decisive for the victory of Cimarrón Furia Verde and the consequent qualification for the next round) unleashed the fury of Olmedo’s supporters.

The home fans then invaded the pitch to beat up opposing players and the referee. At the final whistle of the match all hell broke loose, a real manhunt. Several Cimarrón players were hit by home fans before their frantic return to the changing rooms.

As the situation worsened, the police entered the pitch with riot shields to calm the fury of the Olmedo fans and secure the visiting team.

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