A Brazilian under-20 semi-final first leg between Uberlandia and Mamore was abandoned after a mass brawl led to 51 red cards. The total set a world record, surpassing the previous mark of 36 from a 2011 fifth-division game in Argentina between Club Atletico Claypole and Victoriano Arenas.
How the disorder began
According to the referee's report, a brawl broke out in the second half after Mamores' Davi taunted the opposition bench during celebrations when his side went 3-1 up. According to the referee's report, Uberlandia goalkeeping coach Paulo Sergio Dias Dos Santos ran on to the pitch to confront him, sparking clashes and the subsequent dismissals, with three players having already been sent off earlier.
Red cards and abandonment
The scenes led to 43 players and eight members of coaching staff being sent off. The game was paused for approximately 40 minutes and then abandoned by referee Fernando Patrick Drosghic Modesto.
Damage at the stadium
Brazilian news outlet O Tempo reported the military police were called because of extensive damage to the Parque do Sabia Stadium. The police report referenced 14 broken doors, damaged shower facilities, broken windows and that benches, tables and chairs had been destroyed.
Second leg conceded
Uberlandia have since confirmed that they have conceded the second leg of the semi-final because Mamore only have seven players available as a result of all the red cards. Uberlandia described their move as a "gesture of fair play" as Mamore would progress through to the final, and Uberlandia will instead focus on the third-place match.
