Conmebol sanctions Universitario with a fine of $70,000

A few weeks ago, Universitario and Gimnasia La Plata were involved in a terrible brawl at the Monumental Stadium after the Copa Sudamericana 2023 group stage match. As a result, Conmebol decided to punish Universitario with a drastic fine of $70,000. Here are the details.

According to a statement from Conmebol, the team led by Jorge Fossati was fined for violating different articles of the Disciplinary Code. These violations include misbehavior, failure to maintain order in the stadium, invasion of the field, and throwing objects from the stands.

Therefore, the governing body of South American football decided to punish Universitario de Deportes with this hefty amount. The situation worsens when we remember the previous sanctions imposed due to the actions of José Carvallo and Roberto Siucho, who assaulted their opponents.

The goalkeeper was given an 8-match suspension and a fine of $12,000 for the brutal kick he delivered to a Gimnasia player, while the forward was punished with a 4-match ban and a $6,000 fine for his aggressions.

Will Universitario receive another sanction?

At the moment, it is unknown whether Conmebol will also seek to punish Universitario for the incidents that occurred at the end of the match against Corinthians at the Monumental Stadium. Another brawl broke out and objects were even seen falling from the stands.