The match between Coritiba and Cruzeiro (host Ronaldo Nazario) was interrupted in the extra time of the second half due to a fight between the fans of the two teams.

Fight between supportersPhoto: AGIF / ddp USA / Profimedia

Fight of fans at the match between Coritiba and Cruzeiro

In the 90th + 4th minute, several Cruzeiro fans broke through the barriers and entered the field, and then Coritiba fans joined them. A general scuffle ensued, and the referee immediately sent the players to the locker room.

According to local media, a police helicopter flew over the stadium as Ronaldo and other officials tried to decide what to do next.

All Cruzeiro fans were ejected from the stadium, and only a few Coritiba fans remained in the stands while medical services attended to the injured.

After a 45-minute break, both teams returned to the field for the final six minutes of the game. The match of the 34th stage of the Brazilian championship ended with a score of 1:0 in favor of Coritiba. The goal was scored by Robson (’90+1).

According to this result, Coritiba is in 19th place (29 points) and Cruzeiro is in 17th place (37 points).

Brazilian championship, relegation zone

15. Bahia (goal difference 38-46) 37 points / 33 games played

16. Vasko (33-42) 37 / 32

…….

17. Cruzeiro (29-28) 37 / 32

18. Goyas (33-47) 35/33

19. Coritiba (39-67) 29 / 34

20. America MG (38-69) 21 / 33.