Paraguayan football match suspended after fans clash with police

Olimpia vs Cerro Porteño match suspended Friday after fans detonated firecrackers and clashed with police at Defensores del Chaco Stadium in Asunción. The violence erupted when Cerro Porteño supporters smuggled high-powered firecrackers into their section, leading to fans disarming a police officer and parading his riot shield like a trophy. Police responded with rubber bullets and tear gas, forcing spectators onto the pitch. Six officers injured (one seriously) and 100 people detained as match called off after 29 minutes with 40,000 spectators present. Olimpia currently leads Paraguay's top division, with Cerro Porteño in second place. Both clubs claiming responsibility for security as match consequences remain unclear.

SOURCE: https://www.channelstv.com/2026/04/20/multiple-injured-in-clash-at-paraguay-football-match/