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Referee Issues Record 23 Red Cards After Mass Brawl in Mineiro Final

The post-match report made the expulsions official, prompting reviews by CONMEBOL and Brazil’s federation.

Overview

  • The melee began in stoppage time after Atlético goalkeeper Éverson pinned Cruzeiro midfielder Christian to the turf following a collision.
  • Referee Matheus Delgado Candancan said it was impossible to issue dismissals during the chaos and later listed 23 red cards in his official report.
  • Twelve Cruzeiro players and 11 from Atlético were expelled, setting a Brazilian single-match record that surpassed the 22 from 1954.
  • Military police and stadium security intervened as play was halted for roughly eight to ten minutes before Cruzeiro completed a 1-0 win through Kaio Jorge.
  • Hulk apologized after videos showed him throwing punches, and disciplinary authorities are reviewing the incident with further sanctions expected.