Brawl breaks out in Brazil, setting a world record of 53 red cards

A world record of 53 red cards in a single match; this is the balance of the brawl that broke out in the first semi-final of the U20 Championship of the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais between Uberlandia and Mamore.

This challenge, which ended in chaos and with considerable damage to the locker rooms at the Parque do Sabia stadium. The news went around the world and aroused the curiosity of the English media, which dedicated considerable space to this moment.

'In total - writes the BBC - 43 footballers and 8 members of the technical staff were punished with red cards, and to these are added two Uberlandia managers.'

According to the referee's report, the spark was ignited in the second half after the goal that brought the score to 3-1 for Mamore, when the player Davi provoked the opposing bench during the celebrations. The Uberlandia goalkeeping coach entered the field to confront him, starting a massive brawl. The match, which was initially suspended for 40 minutes, was finally stopped by the referee, as it was impossible to guarantee safety.

Military police documented 14 damaged gates, broken showers and windows, as well as destroyed benches, tables and seats. The previous world record was 36 red cards, recorded in 2011 in a match in the fifth division of Argentine football. Uberlandia then abandoned the second leg of the semi-final, allowing Mamore, who were left with seven available players, to advance to the final, a decision the club described as the right move.

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