The match in Colombia, hosted by Independiente Medellin, was twice interrupted by violence before being called off.
A Copa Libertadores match between hosts Independiente Medellin of Colombia and defending champions Flamengo of Brazil was abandoned after home fans set off flares and lit fires in the stands.
In just the latest instance of serious crowd trouble in South American football, the referee ordered the players off the field at Atanasio Girardot stadium in Medellin shortly after kickoff on Thursday.
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After about 50 minutes, authorities ordered the evacuation of spectators, and regional body CONMEBOL subsequently announced that the…
