This is the sort of thing no one needs to see.
The Chilean league match between Colo Colo and Santiago Wanderers was postponed following violence between fans ahead of the kickoff.
Reports of violence outside the stadium had seen kickoff delayed, and Colo Colo players – including former Premier League man Jean Beausejour – reportedly pleaded for calm.
Colo Colo players screaming at their own fans to behave themselves. Embarrassing scenes for Chilean football. Again.
— Adam Brandon (@AdamBrandon84) December 6, 2015
Colo Colo knew that a win would give them the Apertura title, but will now face an anxious wait to see what action is taken over the violence.
Fans were seen fighting with metal bars and setting off fireworks during the mass brawl.
Disgraceful. Giving Chilean football a bad name. pic.twitter.com/qSsFolMoas
— Escojar (@Escojar) December 6, 2015
Letting fireworks off at people. Madness. pic.twitter.com/qqWR3UjlNO
— Escojar (@Escojar) December 6, 2015
Colo Colo coach Jose Luis Sierra, who spent five years as a player with the club, said “The only loser is football”.
“Today it looks like there was a party from peopl do not want the football,” goalkeeper Justo Villar added.
