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Referee hands out record 53 red cards after mass brawl erupts in Brazilian under-20s match

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Tension originally erupted early in the second half when team officials invaded the pitch, causing a 40-minute stoppage before a stoppage-time goal ignited the all-out brawl. Referee Fernando Patrick Drosghic Modesto abandoned the fixture in the 54th minute of the second half after safety concerns made concluding the match impossible. Beyond the field violence, Mamore was accused of vandalizing their dressing room. The second leg was ultimately conceded by Uberlandia, advancing Mamore because they lacked enough eligible personnel to compete.

Key points

  • Mamore advanced straight to the tournament final after Uberlandia officially forfeited th…: Mamore advanced straight to the tournament final after Uberlandia officially forfeited the second leg of the semifinal tie.
  • Uberlandia conceded the contest partly because opponent Mamore did not have enough remain…: Uberlandia conceded the contest partly because opponent Mamore did not have enough remaining eligible players to field a full squad.
  • Uberlandia confirmed it has implemented internal disciplinary punishments for the individ…: Uberlandia confirmed it has implemented internal disciplinary punishments for the individuals involved in the violent altercations.

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Nov 5 : An under-20s match in the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais descended into complete chaos, with the referee having to hand out a record 53 red cards following a massive brawl.

The brawl took place during the first leg of a state championship semifinal match between Uberlandia and Mamore on Sunday.

In his report of the match, referee Fernando Patrick Drosghic Modesto said the trouble began early in the second half, when a number of Uberlandia officials invaded the field of play after one of their players was sent off.

The match was halted for 40 minutes and eventually restarted, with Mamore going on to score in the ninth minute of stoppage time to take a 3-1 lead.

According to reports in Brazilian media, Mamore player Davi taunted Uberlandia players during the goal celebrations, which sparked a massive brawl and led to a deluge of red cards.

A total of 43 players and 8 members of the coaching staff were sent off, while 2 Uberlandia board members were also dismissed, taking the tally up to 53.

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