Santos vs Corinthians: A Derby Gone Wrong
Santos vs Corinthians is one of the most anticipated derbies in the Campeonato calendar. The local rivals have a long-standing history of animosity towards each other, and the matches between them are always intense. However, the latest match between these two teams turned out to be more than just intense; it was dangerous.
The match was held at the Vila Belmiro stadium, home to Santos. The Santos fans were excited to see their team take on their bitter rivals, but things quickly turned sour when Corinthians took a 2-0 lead in the first half-hour. Santos fans were not pleased with their team’s performance and began to show their frustration.
As the match neared its end, Santos fans unleashed a barrage of rockets, fireworks, and flares at the Corinthians goal, forcing the keeper and his teammates to flee. The situation quickly escalated as the fans chanted at their own players, “Team without shame.” The game was halted as the players were given protection in the center circle, and riot police moved to the sides to ensure nobody entered the pitch.
Despite the efforts of the security personnel, Santos supporters continued to cause havoc, while players from both sides threatened to walk off in protest. Several moments later, the decision was made to abandon the game in the 88th minute. The referee waved his arms in the air as the teams prepared to exit the field.
However, it was Santos stars who came under fire from their own fans despite being ringed by security. As they headed towards the tunnel, another flare came flying down from the stands, scattering the players. Riot police were then forced to create a passage for the Santos players, who eventually found the courage to sprint down into the tunnel and off the field.
The situation was so severe that Brazil’s Superior Court of Sports Justice has decided that Santos will play their next game behind closed doors. This means that supporters will not be welcome for Sunday’s game against another fierce rival, Flamengo. Santos is currently third in the Campeonato table, six points ahead of 13th place Santos and seven in front of 15th place Corinthians.
The incident has raised concerns about the safety of players and fans in Brazilian football. It is not the first time that such an incident has occurred in Brazilian football. In 2013, a match between Atletico Paranaense and Vasco da Gama was abandoned after fans started fighting in the stands. In 2017, a match between Vitoria and Bahia was also abandoned after a brawl broke out between players.
The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has condemned the incident and promised to take action against those responsible. The CBF has also called for stricter security measures to be put in place to prevent such incidents from happening again.
In conclusion, the Santos vs Corinthians match was a derby gone wrong. The intense rivalry between the two teams turned into a dangerous situation as fans threw rockets and flares onto the pitch. The game had to be abandoned, and Santos will play their next game behind closed doors. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of players and fans in Brazilian football, and the CBF has promised to take action to prevent such incidents from happening again.