Overview
- The brawl erupted at Unión Escorihuela in Tunuyán during the final between Fernández Álvarez and Sarmiento, sparked by a disputed call with Fernández Álvarez up 3–0 and about 20 minutes remaining.
- Three referees—Cristian Arrieta, Manuel Beltrán and Enrique Arrieta—were assaulted, with Enrique sustaining multiple traumas from punches and kicks.
- Enrique Arrieta was hospitalized at Hospital Scaravelli and remains under care for his injuries.
- Liga de Fútbol de Tunuyán president Alberto Estrella and his family sought refuge after Sarmiento’s technical staff attempted to physically attack him.
- The incident follows a similar June brawl in Mendoza and has intensified calls for tighter match security across the region.