53 cards shown in Brazilian youth game between Uberlandia and Mamore after brawl
Brawl leads to mass dismissals
Forty-three players and eight staff members were sent off after the brawl, along with two Uberlandia board members. Three players had already been dismissed before the clashes began. Uberlandia goalkeeping coach Paulo Sergio Dias Dos Santos ran onto the pitch to confront a person identified in the report only as “him.” That incident sparked clashes and further dismissals.
Police called to stadium
Brazilian outlet O Tempo reported that military police were called to Parque do Sabia Stadium. The call followed reports of extensive damage at the venue. The match was halted for approximately 40 minutes. Referee Fernando Patrick Drosghic Modesto then abandoned the game.
Mamore advances to final
The referee said the match was ended because of the turmoil and lack of security. His statement explained why play could not continue. The teams described their decision as a “gesture of fair play.” Mamore will progress to the final, while Uberlandia will focus on the third-place match.
Key points
- The match produced 53 red cards, described as a world record.
- The dismissals involved 43 players, eight staff members and two Uberlandia board members.
- Military police were called after extensive stadium damage was reported.
- Mamore advances to the final; Uberlandia will play for third place.