Violence has marred the second leg of the Copa Sudamericana round of 16 clash between Independiente and Universidad de Chile as shocking scenes were witnessed at the stadium in Buenos Aires on a tragic night for the sport. The match had to be interrupted in the second half of play due to an outbreak of fan violence before being abandoned.

Numerous fans were taken to a local hospital, and many are in serious condition, according to TyC Sports. One fan could be seen falling from the top deck of the away supporters' section. Independiente's press corps has said that there had not been any deaths and called the injuries "light" as of around 11:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday night.

Independiente fans were quick to put the blame on the lack of police presence. TyC Sports reported that CONMEBOL, South

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