Play-off ends in tragedy

One person died, 41 people were injured and 78 arrested as the second-leg of Argentina’s promotion/relegation play-off between Nueva Chicago and Tigre was marred by violence.

Play-off ends in tragedy

One person died, 41 people were injured and 78 arrested as the second-leg of Argentina’s promotion/relegation play-off between Nueva Chicago and Tigre was marred by violence.

Leading 2-1 in the game and 3-1 on aggregate, Tigre were on course to be promoted to Argentina’s top flight when they were awarded an injury-time penalty.

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