- A Under-20 Championship semi-final match in Brazil between Uberlandia and Mamore was abandoned after setting a record 53 red cards, which were issued to 43 players, eight coaches, and two board members following a mass brawl.
- The chaos erupted in the second half when Mamore player Davi taunted the opposition bench while celebrating his team going 3-1 up, prompting the Uberlandia goalkeeping coach to run onto the pitch to confront him.
- Police were called to the stadium after extensive vandalism occurred, including 14 broken doors, damaged shower facilities, smashed windows, and destroyed tables, benches, and chairs.
- Referee Fernando Patrick Drosghic Modesto abandoned the fixture after a 40-minute pause, stating in his official report that widespread “turmoil” and a “lack of security” made it impossible to safely carry out match-closing protocols.
- Uberlandia subsequently conceded the second leg in a gesture of fair play because Mamore only had seven players available due to the red cards, allowing Mamore to advance to the final while Uberlandia handles internal disciplinary measures.
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