A heated football derby in Argentina took a strange and controversial turn. The match had already promised tension.
Rivalries in this part of the world rarely disappoint, and the atmosphere inside the stadium reflected that.
The home crowd arrived full of energy, still riding the high from a recent victory over their fiercest opponents. But what followed left many stunned.
As the football game between Rosario Central and Banfield unfolded, objects suddenly began landing on the pitch. At first, it caused confusion.
Then the situation quickly became clear, and it only made things more bizarre. The items thrown were not typical pitch invasions or flares.
Instead, inflatable sex dolls appeared across the field. These dolls were wearing the colours of Newells, clearly intended as a form of mockery, after Rosario won the derby against them.
Stewards rushed in to remove them, but the situation spiralled. Whenever they wanted to clear these dolls, fans threw them back. Officials struggled to regain control as the crowd continued the stunt.
As per La Nacion, the game had to be paused for several minutes while security worked to restore order.
The incident has now drawn serious attention. Authorities are now investigating the matter.
Many observers have criticised the behaviour, calling it excessive and inappropriate for a football match. Amid the chaos, the game itself almost became secondary.
The clash ended in a dramatic comeback victory, with the home side securing a 2-1 win after going behind. It should have been remembered for the result and the intensity on the pitch.
Now, local authorities, including the Santa Fe Ministry of Security, are reviewing the incident closely. Punishments could follow as officials look to prevent similar scenes in future matches.
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