""Anyone who went to the stadium to attack, destroy or incite fear will be held accountable under law. We will not allow a few to damage what belongs to everyone,""
""It was necessary to apply the graduated use of force, to help prevent the occupation of the pitch by the fans, to control outbreaks of public order disturbances, and to guarantee the safety of citizens attending the event," he said."
""more than 120kg of pyrotechnic material""
""Here, security did not fail; what failed was the behaviour of those who chose violence.""
Fifty-nine people were injured after rival fans clashed at the Colombia Cup final in Medellin at Estadio Atanasio Girardot following Atletico Nacional's 1-0 win over Deportivo Independiente Medellin. Fans invaded the pitch after the final whistle, using flares and fireworks, and riot police were deployed to restore order. Seven police officers were injured. The stadium suffered serious damage, with seats and turnstiles ripped out and sections of the pitch burned. The match start was delayed 14 minutes due to pyrotechnics. Police seized weapons and large quantities of pyrotechnic material, and officials vowed accountability.
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