As well as many other countries in the world, Columbia is slowly canceling restrictions enforced due to Covid-19 pandemic. Under the national government’s orders, public and private events are allowed and discotheques and clubs may open, which means football fans can again enjoy football. And enjoyed they did last night. In fact, they over enjoyed, as the Independiente Santa Fe vs Atletico Nacional in El Campin match was highlighted by a massive fight between the fans.#Atención | Batalla campal en el estadio El Campín. Se registran enfrentamientos entre barristas de Santa Fe y Nacional. Hay invasión de la cancha – https://t.co/RNdrQKe5oB pic.twitter.com/Bi9AKBUfUj— Noticias Caracol (@NoticiasCaracol) August 4, 2021 One of the most traditional matches in local football was held on Tuesday in El Campin stadium in Bogota, and the first match with fans after more than 500 days ended with a serious clash between supporters at the end of the first half. After police took control, the match resumed and the guests won 1-0. But the result was the least important thing. At the end of the first half, the fans clashed and invaded the pitch. The scenes were unreal and the police needed time to take control of the situation. After the preliminary reports, one fan is in critical condition and dozens were injured. The match, which in reality should have been suspended, continued after an hour and Atletico won 1-0. Superb Asensio puts Spain into Olympic football final against BrazilThe mayor of Bogota Claudia Lopez, who had been at the stadium to do the honor kick, but withdrew before the riots, wrote on her social networks. “I went to the camp with great enthusiasm, greeted the teams, accompanied the kick-off and headed home. There is no right that after more than a year of so much waiting and hope ends like this. What misfits and violent fans have done is unacceptable with Bogotá. We transferred police reinforcements to organize a separate exit to avoid new clashes when evacuating the stadium. Thus there are no guarantees to have an audience. We will impose the most severe penalties“ wrote Lopez on Twitter.
