23 sent off after the classic between Cruzeiro and Mineiro: what is the record for sendings off?
The final of the Mineiro championship played this Sunday at the Mineirão stadium in Belo Horizonte between Cruzeiro and Atlético Mineiro ended in a scandal...
TL;DR
- Cruzeiro defeated Atlético Mineiro 1-0 in the Mineiro championship final.
- A large-scale fight broke out during stoppage time, involving players and staff from both teams.
- The referee, Matheus Candaçan, issued a total of 23 red cards after reviewing video footage.
- The incident began after a tackle by Cruzeiro's Christian on Atlético Mineiro's goalkeeper Everson.
- Colombian player Mateo Cassierra was among those sent off for Atlético Mineiro.
- The 23 red cards are significant but do not surpass the South American record of 36 dismissals set in 2011.