""It's a sad night for Paraguayan football," Cerro Porteño president Blas Reguera said. "We condemn all acts of violence, and after what happened we want to get to the bottom of the matter and find out what went wrong with security. We must permanently eradicate these kinds of incidents.""
"Police said the violence began outside the stadium a few minutes before the game, blaming visiting Cerro Porteño supporters who arrived late for trying to enter without tickets."
"Amid the escalating violence, police responded by using rubber bullets and tear gas fired directly into the stands. That triggered panic among the spectators, who sought refuge wherever they could."
"Francisco Ávalos, director of tactical operations, said the police acted within established protocol and the officers carried out defensive, not repressive, actions."
The Paraguayan Superclásico between Olimpia and Cerro Porteño was suspended after 29 minutes due to violent clashes in the stands. The violence began outside the stadium when visiting fans attempted to enter without tickets. Police reported 11 officers injured and 31 fans arrested. The police used rubber bullets and tear gas to control the situation, causing panic among spectators. Officials emphasized the need to investigate security failures and eradicate violence in football.
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