Several injured as fans clash with police in Paraguay’s Superclasico match
Al Jazeera·3h ago·Anger
What Happened
Paraguay's Primera Division derby between Olimpia and Cerro Porteno was suspended after fans clashed with police at Defensores del Chaco Stadium in Asuncion. High-powered firecrackers detonated in the stands sparked violence. Police deployed rubber bullets and tear gas, injuring at least six officers and forcing hundreds of spectators to flee. The match ended after 29 minutes with approximately 100 detained.
Key Entities
ParaguayOlimpiaCerro PortenoDefensores del Chaco StadiumAsuncionPrimera DivisionPolice