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Olimpia–Cerro Porteno derby halted by violence, riot in Paraguay
short by / on Monday, 20 April, 2026
The Paraguayan derby between Olimpia and Cerro Porteno was abandoned after violent clashes erupted at Defensores del Chaco Stadium. Firecrackers sparked chaos as fans confronted police, with officers injured and tear gas fired into the stands. The game was stopped after 29 minutes, leaving disciplinary fallout as Olimpia seek points and Cerro Porteno deflect blame.
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