The River Plate match against Defensa y Justicia was suspended after the death of a fan. The 'Millionaire' supporter fell from the Sivori alta stands and died instantly during the match.
YOU CAN SEE: Watch River vs. Defensa y Justicia LIVE ONLINE for FREE on ESPN Premium
In the first half of the match, it was reported that the fan had suffered a severe fall and did not survive. Subsequently, the actions were halted and it was determined that the match be suspended due to the grave news.
According to an official statement from the club, there was no third party involvement in the accident, so it would be considered an accident. Furthermore, the institution assured that there were no reports of violence in the stands.
It is worth noting that initially the match was only delayed, so the fans had not yet left the stadium. However, when the bad news was confirmed, the teams left the field and the fans started to leave the Monumental.
River Plate is currently in first place in the Argentine Professional League table. On the other hand, the team led by Martín Demichelis is last in Group D of the 2023 Copa Libertadores.