Serious clashes. Fans brawl with police during Fluminense - Lanús match

Fiery Brazilian tempers flared on a night to remember.

Details: Last night saw the second leg of the South American Cup playoffs between Brazil's Fluminense and Argentina's Lanús. While the match delivered plenty of passion and drama on the pitch, one ugly incident overshadowed the spectacle.

Shortly before the start of the second half at the Maracanã, clashes broke out between fans and local police during the Fluminense vs. Lanús showdown.

This time, it was the visiting supporters who bore the brunt of the violence. With tensions running high, local authorities increased the police presence in the away sector, but the move only escalated the conflict.

Ultimately, match referee Jesús Valenzuela was forced to delay the start of the second half by more than 20 minutes, as the Brazilian police found themselves under a media firestorm.

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Once order was restored, play resumed and the match ended in a 1-1 draw. The result sent Lanús through to the semifinals of the Copa Sudamericana, having won the first leg 1-0.

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