📸 Acuna and Dumfries brawl in Inter-River, Chivu steps in 😱
A high-tension finale between Inter and River Plate at the Club World Cup, ended 2-0 for the Nerazzurri thanks to goals from Pio Esposito and Alessandro Bastoni. Despite the victory and qualification to the round of 16 as group leaders, the atmosphere heated up in the final minutes and after the final whistle.
The protagonists of a heated clash were the two wingers Marcos Acuña and Denzel Dumfries, who were already at the center of numerous contrasts during the match. The situation degenerated into a mini-brawl, culminating in a chase at the end of the match and the involvement of staff, teammates, and fans.
💢 On-field clash and rising tensions
From the early stages of the match, the game between Inter and River Plate was characterized by intense physical duels and borderline clashes. The competitiveness increased in the second half, especially after the Nerazzurri's lead signed by Pio Esposito at 72'.
Marcos Acuña showed increasing signs of nervousness, culminating in repeated fouls on Dumfries that were not sanctioned by the referee. The Argentine winger, unpunished, repeatedly tried to provoke the Dutchman, with the clear intent of getting him sent off for a second yellow card.
🧨 The doubling goal and the final fuse
At 93' Inter finds the doubling with Bastoni, further exploding the spirits. Immediately after the goal, Acuña intensifies the provocations and verbal clashes with Dumfries.
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The atmosphere becomes incandescent, recalling the tensions seen in Netherlands-Argentina at the World Cup in Qatar. The two teams face each other with increasing hostility, while bickering and protests flare up between the benches.
🟥 The mini-brawl and Montiel's expulsion
Just before the final whistle, a real mini-brawl breaks out on the field. Among pushes, shouts, and moments of confusion, Montiel is sent off at 96' for protests.
The nervousness infects both formations, with the benches trying to contain their respective players. The match officials struggle to maintain control of the situation.
😱 Dumfries chased, Acuña restrained
At the end of the match, Dumfries runs towards the locker rooms, pursued by Marcos Acuña and some River Plate players. The opposing fans throw objects at him as the Dutchman quickly leaves the field.
Only the timely intervention of Cristian Chivu and Argentine captain Franco Armani prevents the worst: Acuña is physically restrained by at least four teammates and staff members to prevent him from continuing. Dumfries, escorted, returns to the tunnel.
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