{"id":19639,"date":"2026-04-20T14:47:04","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T13:47:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inernews.online\/?p=19639"},"modified":"2026-04-20T14:47:04","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T13:47:04","slug":"several-injured-as-fans-clash-with-police-in-paraguays-superclasico-match-football-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/inernews.online\/?p=19639","title":{"rendered":"Several injured as fans clash with police in Paraguay\u2019s Superclasico match | Football News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<p class=\"article__subhead\"><em>The Olimpia vs Cerro Porteno derby turned violent and was called off after 29 minutes due to the outbreak of violence.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"article-dates\">\n<p><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Published On 20 Apr 2026<\/span><span aria-hidden=\"true\">20 Apr 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-live=\"polite\" aria-atomic=\"true\">\n<p>Paraguayan officials had to suspend a match between the country\u2019s top football clubs after several people were injured when fans clashed with police at a stadium in the capital.<\/p>\n<p>Witnesses said the violence was sparked during the Primera Division derby between Olimpia and Cerro Porteno on Sunday by the detonation of high-powered firecrackers that were smuggled into the section of the Defensores del Chaco Stadium allocated to Cerro Porteno supporters in Asuncion.<\/p>\n<section class=\"more-on\">\n<h2 class=\"more-on__heading\">Recommended Stories<!-- --> <\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">list of 3 items<\/span><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">end of list<\/span><\/section>\n<p>One person told a local newspaper that some fans took a police officer\u2019s riot shield and \u201cparaded it like a trophy\u201d in front of the crowd.<\/p>\n<p>Police responded by firing rubber bullets and tear gas into the stands, forcing hundreds of spectators to flee onto the pitch. TV pictures showed smoke engulfing portions of the stands.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4507433\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4507433\" style=\"width:770px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-arc-image-770 wp-image-4507433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aljazeera.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/AFP__20260420__A8CL6CW__v3__HighRes__TopshotFblParOlimpiaCerroportenoFans-1776679633.jpg?w=770&amp;resize=770%2C513&amp;quality=80\" alt=\"Fans of Cerro Porteno clash with police officers during the Paraguayan tournament football match between Olimpia and Cerro Porteno at the Defensores del Chaco stadium in Asuncion on April 19, 2026. Several people were injured and at least a hundred were arrested following incidents that occurred during the Paraguayan football derby between Olimpia and Cerro Porteno, which was suspended in the first half in Asuncion on April 19, 2026. (Photo by Daniel DUARTE \/ AFP)\" fetchpriority=\"low\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4507433\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fans of Cerro Porteno clash with police officers during their team\u2019s match against Olimpia at the Defensores del Chaco stadium in Asuncion [Daniel Duarte\/AFP]<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The match \u2013 played before a crowd of about 40,000 \u2013 was called off after 29 minutes, and about 100 people were detained.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPolice officers acted immediately to ensure the safety of those in attendance,\u201d local police said in a statement.<\/p>\n<p>Security forces said at least six officers were injured \u2013 with one in serious condition \u2013 and transported to hospital. It was not immediately clear whether any fans had been injured.<\/p>\n<p>Hospital spokesman David Torales said the officer\u2019s injuries included head and possible stab wounds.<\/p>\n<p>Police said they were working to \u201cidentify those who instigated the conflict so that they may be sanctioned and barred from attending future sporting events\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>The Paraguayan Football Association (APF) says a team must forfeit a match if its supporters force the game to be suspended.<\/p>\n<p>Olimpia President Rodrigo Nogues said his club will seek the three points for the match from the APF disciplinary tribunal.<\/p>\n<p>Cerro Porteno President, Blas Reguera, said Olimpia was responsible for stadium security, citing their status as match organisers.<\/p>\n<p>Olimpia currently lead Paraguay\u2019s top football division, while Cerro Porteno are second.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Olimpia vs Cerro Porteno derby turned violent and was called off after 29 minutes due to the outbreak of violence. 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