da bet nacional： The Chilean Super Cup final between Colo Colo and Huachipato on Sunday was suspended when fan unrest resulted in a fire breaking out in the stands.
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Chilean Super Cup final suspended Colo Colo fans cause unrest in stadium Match called off after fire broke out WHAT HAPPENED?
During their match at the Estadio Nacional Julio Martinez Prádanos, fan groups disrupted the game. Supporters from the 'Garra Blanca', Colo Colo's ultras group, had been disruptive before kickoff but caused pandemonium when they attempted to enter the pitch during the second half.
According to Chilean news site La Tercera [via The Daily Mail], the Garra Blanca 'invaded the athletics track' on the pitch's outer edge, intending to enter the field. As police wrestled with supporters to keep them off the ground, things at the stadium swiftly became ugly, with flares and pyrotechnics let off in the stands.
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The match was able to restart after around 30 minutes because police and other officials were able to calm the supporters, albeit only momentarily. Shortly after the restart, the match was formally called off as the disruption spread and, finally, a fire erupted from within the stands. As supporters stood in the stadium, footage showed the flames raging. Colo Colo was leading 2-0 when officials decided to delay the game in the 78th minute.
Getty/GOAL/ColoColoDID YOU KNOW?
Former Barcelona and Juventus midfielder Arturo Vidal scored a penalty for Colo Colo in the 22nd minute to put them two goals up on the night. It was the Chilean's first goal since his return to his boyhood club having left it for Bayer Leverkusen in 2007. He was given a grand celebration as he was presented to Colo Colo fans.
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It is likely that if the match is replayed it will be restarted from the point it was called off instead of having the match restart in its entirety. As of yet, no official announcements have been made as to when the match will be played again. Colo Colo will be in action next up when they take on Union Espanola on February 17.