Brazilian chaos as riot police forced to protect ref after he comes under attack
There were chaotic scenes in a Brazilian cup clash as Sergipe were eliminated by Botafogo following three consecutive controversial corners.
Sergipe, who play in the fourth tier of Brazilian football, were leading until the 90th minute – when nine minutes of stoppage time were added. And after Botofogo failed to score in that period, a further 30 seconds were added on for the corners.
In the Brazilian Cup, in the event of a draw, the away side goes through. As a result, Sergipe's president Ernan Sena attacked referee Braulio da Silva with the corner flag – before Sena was hit with one of the linesman's flag in the face.
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Riot police had to be deployed after more of Sergipe's players ran onto the field to confront the officials.
Botafogo's coach Luis Castro was also targeted by players – as they were irate with the result. Reports from Brazil suggest a mug was thrown in the direction of Castro as he left the field.
Sergipe keeper Dida fumed to Sportv after the game: "CBF, you are a disgrace. What he did here today was naughty!"
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However, ESPN commentator Eugenio Leal said: "Not counting the replacement times (which were already longer than usual), taking into account the delay for substitutions, assists and free kicks, the referee could have given 13 minutes of added time in the second half. There was very little ball rolling. And more…
“After 45, when nine minutes of additions were announced, there was at least another 3 minutes of stoppage for assistance or substitution. To be fair: the additions were not excessive."
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