Archive · 24 Aug 2026
Violence Suspends Santa Fe–América Match in Bogotá Stadium
A football match in Bogotá was stopped because fans began fighting.
The match was between Independiente Santa Fe and América de Cali.
The score was 0-0 when the trouble reportedly started.
Some fans entered the field with sticks and chairs.
The players and staff went to the locker rooms for safety.
Riot police used tear gas to push people away from the field.
The game restarted after about an hour.
Neither team scored before the match ended.
América goalkeeper Jean Fernandes said a fan kicked him while he was being treated, and authorities were reportedly investigating.
A fight reportedly broke out among fans during the 33rd minute of a 0-0 match.
Supporters invaded the pitch carrying sticks and chairs, forcing players and staff into locker rooms.
Riot police intervened and used tear gas to clear the playing field.
The match resumed after nearly an hour and ended 0-0.
América goalkeeper Jean Fernandes alleged that a fan kicked him while he was receiving medical treatment; an investigation and possible club sanctions were reported.
- Who
- Fans of Independiente Santa Fe and América de Cali; players, staff, riot police, and goalkeeper Jean Fernandes were involved or affected.
- What
- A violent fan brawl caused a Colombian Championship match to be suspended, while supporters invaded the pitch with sticks and chairs.
- When
- Saturday, during the 33rd minute of the first half, when the score was 0-0.
- Where
- El Campín Stadium in Bogotá, Colombia.
- Why
- The articles report that a fight broke out among fans; the cause of the fight was not specified.
- Match
- Independiente Santa Fe vs América de Cali
- Competition
- Colombian Championship
- Venue
- El Campín Stadium, Bogotá
- Interruption
- Nearly one hour
- Final score
- 0-0
- Reported response
- Riot police used tear gas, and authorities reportedly ordered an investigation.