Record Broken After On-Pitch Brawl

The previous record was 36, set in a 2011 fifth-division game between Club Atletico Claypole and Victoriano Arenas in Argentina. The BBC reported that the match between Uberlandia and Mamore ended in a violent confrontation after Mamores’ Davi taunted the opposition bench during celebrations when his team went 3-1 up. Uberlandia goalkeeping coach Paulo Sergio Dias Dos Santos ran on to the pitch to confront him, sparking a brawl.

Three players had already been sent off earlier in the game. According to the referee’s report, the clash escalated to the point that the match was paused for approximately 40 minutes before being abandoned by referee Fernando Patrick Drosghic Modesto.

Damage to Stadium and Police Involvement

Brazilian news outlet O Tempo reported that the military police were called due to extensive damage at the Parque do Sabia Stadium. The police report cited 14 broken doors, damaged shower facilities, broken windows, and destroyed benches, tables, and chairs.

Uberlandia confirmed that they have conceded the second leg of the semi-final, as Mamore only has seven players available due to the mass dismissals. They described their move as a “gesture of fair play,” allowing Mamore to progress to the final. Uberlandia will instead focus on the third-place match.

Context and Implications

The incident has drawn international attention, with Al Jazeera reporting on the event after witnesses captured the chaos on video. The referee’s report highlights the breakdown in conduct, with no specific legal charges mentioned at this time. The focus now shifts to how the championship will proceed and whether further disciplinary actions will be taken against the players and staff involved.