Uruguay striker Darwin Nunez was involved in a violent clash between his team’s and Colombia’s fans after their Copa America semi-final football exit.
The game at Bank of America was won by Colombia 1-0 with a goal from Jefferson Lerma. Although the team played with only 10 men throughout the second half. When Daniel Muñoz was sent off in first-half stoppage time. But the “Rough Warriors” were unable to get a goal back.
Tensions were high after the final whistle as Nunez, who missed a number of chances in the game. Led a number of Uruguay players into the crowd. Before violent clashes broke out, with the Liverpool forward being punched in the face by a fan UFABET
According to Uruguayan outlet El País, the “Rough” players went into the crowd to help family. And friends sitting behind the team bench. Uruguay national team director Jorge Hordano and media representative Felipe Cotelo were also reportedly involved in a fight.
The outlet reported that Manuel Ugarte went to look after his relatives on the pitch. While some Uruguayan fans were seriously injured in the brawl due to the overwhelming number of Colombian fans.
“It’s a disaster, there are no police and we have to protect our families.” Uruguay defender Jose Maria Jimenez said of the incident.