Immediately after the final whistle of the match between Sergipe and Botafogo, coached by Luis Castro, which ended in a draw (1-1), with stove Then to the next stage, where the equalizing goal was scored at 90 + 10, confusion reigned on the field.
The atmosphere flared up between the players, Sergipe’s administration and the referee of the match, so that the referee was attacked by the head of the emblem of the fourth division of Brazilian football. Hernan Senna also tried to attack one of the assistant referees, but when he tried, he ended up hitting him with the flag, leaving the turf to bleed. In the confusion, an element of Sergipe’s command attempted to attack Luis Castro.
The Intervention Police had to enter the field to calm the mood.
At the press conference, Luis Castro spoke about the situation: “Unfortunately, unfortunate things happened, and then there was an attempt to attack next to the tunnel, two Sergipe leaders insulted me, I didn’t understand, I just did my job and I wasn’t that insolent.”
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Heartbreaking scenes!
Right at the final whistle from Sergipe x Botafogo, unfortunate scenes took over the pitch. The referee was attacked by one of Sergipe’s employees, and fans invaded the pitch and attempted to attack coach Luis Castro. #ge pic.twitter.com/B1n5k481hF
– General Electric (geglobo) March 3, 2023
The linesman threw the flag in the face of Sergipe’s boss, who was hitting everyone
Sergipe vs Botafogo#Botafogo # Sergipe # Brazil Cup pic.twitter.com/mn59oSTUUO
– John (@0musician) March 3, 2023