Wednesday’s Copa América semifinal ended with Colombia defeating Uruguay 1-0 and Darwin Núñez punching fans in the stands of Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina.
The semifinal was another classic CONMEBOL clash that saw 24 fouls, six yellow cards and a red card. After the game tensions were high with the Colombians celebrating and Uruguay players and staff getting physical.
Things got physical between Colombia and Uruguay after the final whistle pic.twitter.com/F3f8bR7SlP— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) July 11, 2024
Chaos then erupted when Uruguay players including Liverpool star Núñez entered the stands to fight the largely pro-Colombia crowd.
Horrid scenes for what has been an ugly tournament.
Darwin Núñez punching fans after Colombia game
Uruguay players have entered the stands and a fight has broken out between fans and players pic.twitter.com/XRbte2ibiy
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) July 11, 2024
After defeat to Colombia, Uruguayan players entered the stands at Bank of America Stadium and began to throw punches. Liverpool forward Darwin Nunez amongst those at the forefront. pic.twitter.com/VE3unKObSa
— Kyle Bonn (@the_bonnfire) July 11, 2024
Uruguay vs Colombia #CopaAmerica2024 pic.twitter.com/oDW9gL671i
— Jimmy A (@Jim_013099) July 11, 2024
#CopaAmerica Darwin Núñez seen fighting in the stands @LFC pic.twitter.com/JTiXeFCS0g
— Andres (@KaossF1) July 11, 2024
It got crazy in the semis!! Right in my section! Hope everybody is ok pic.twitter.com/oyDQM0d9Ik
— Lloyd sam (@MrLloydSam) July 11, 2024
Malice at the Palace but make it soccer.
It’s unclear what started the fight. Reports indicate that Colombian fans got involved with the section holding the family members of Uruguay players.
Uruguay's Jose Maria Gimenez spoke with a reporter after the game saying that their families were in danger.
Here is the video Jose Maria Giminez about the Darwin Nunez and Colombian fans fight.#CopaAmerica #Uruguay #Celeste #SoyCeleste #Colombia #COMNEBOL pic.twitter.com/Mj5fHW2BxT
— Favian Renkel (@FavianRenkel) July 11, 2024
José Maria Gimenez spoke to the broadcast and stated that the players' families were avalanched by a group of Colombia fans. He mentioned that whoever organized this event needs to make changes. Gimenez emphasized that this is a security problem for the families of the Uruguayan…
— Favian Renkel (@FavianRenkel) July 11, 2024
José Maria Giménez: “This is a disaster, our families are in danger. Not one single policeman.“ #CopaAmerica #CopaAmerica2024 #Uruguay #Colombia
— Favian Renkel (@FavianRenkel) July 11, 2024
Severe punishment is expected to be brought down on those involved. Fans and players.
Colombia will face Argentina in the final on Sunday in Miami, Florida.
