Brawl Breaks Out Between Muslera and Opponents in Argentine International Super Cup Final
The field and tunnel descended into chaos following a late goal in extra time during the final match where Rosario Central defeated Estudiantes.
Rosario Central and Estudiantes faced off in the Argentine International Super Cup final. The events that unfolded in the closing moments of the match spilled over from the pitch into the dressing room tunnel.
The Clash in the Cup Final
Rosario Central, featuring Angel Di Maria, and Estudiantes, defended in goal by Fernando Muslera, competed in the Argentine International Super Cup final. Rosario Central won the match 3-1 to claim the trophy.
Goal Scored in the Closing Moments of the Match
In the 90+1st minute of the match, Estudiantes won a corner kick to equalize, and goalkeeper Fernando Muslera also went up into the opponent's penalty box. After Rosario Central cleared the ball, Julian Fernandez beat Muslera—who was trying to run back to his goal—with a trivela shot, bringing the score to 3-1.
Tension and Throat-Grabbing on the Pitch
Following the third goal conceded, major tension erupted on the pitch, and players from both teams got into a physical altercation. Cameras captured goalkeeper Fernando Muslera grabbing the throat of Rosario Central's Paraguayan left-back Agustín Sández.
Fistfights Continued in the Tunnel
The incidents that started on the pitch continued in the tunnel leading to the dressing rooms. Players from both teams fought inside the tunnel, continuing to exchange punches.
President Reacts to the Referee
After the final whistle blew, Estudiantes President Juan Sebastian Veron entered the pitch, approached the referee, and reacted against the decisions, expressing his dissatisfaction.