Hello InformationWar platform! It's a sad one in Southeast Indonesia as many lovers of football were killed during a match on Saturday evening.
Report have it that at least 174 people have been killed during a football match between Arema FC and Persebaya, although the Governor of Malang city said that officials over announced the number of death, which is around 125 people.
Riots broke out after the game ended on Saturday evening, with host Arema FC of East Java’s Malang city losing to Persebaya of Surabaya 3-2.
With this kind of riot in the Indonesian league, it means that it's not safe for away players and referees. This is uncalled for in a well organized league such as this.
Disappointed after their team’s loss, thousands of Arema supporters, known as “Aremania,” reacted by throwing bottles and other objects at players and football officials. Fans flooded the Kanjuruhan Stadium pitch in protest and demanded that Arema management explain why, after 23 years of undefeated home games, this match ended in a loss, witnesses said.
The rioting spread outside the stadium where at least five police vehicles were toppled and set ablaze amid the chaos. Riot police responded by firing tear gas, including towards the stadium’s stands, causing panic among the crowd. Tear gas is banned at football stadiums by FIFA.Source
It even amazes me to know that this is their first home lose in 23 years, the fans demanded explanation from the team management but this time it was done the wrong way. Evading the pitch doesn't show the right attitude towards the game of sportsmanship.
We all know that the passion people go with in football is very strong and if not managed well could lead to even suicide and this case it's taken 100s of people to their early grave.
It should be noted that tear gas isn't allowed into stadium according to the FIFA rules, so the police authorities will explain their actions when the time comes.
The Police chief Nico Afinta person said that at the inception of the riot, the officers had already taken preventive action before the fans began to attack police officers and burning the Police vehicles within the stadium. These statements by the police will be further investigated when the time comes.
Afinta said the death toll is likely to increase because many of the approximately 180 injured who are receiving intensive treatments at various hospitals are in critical condition.Source
Due to the ugly incident, the Indonesian Football Association have suspended the Liga 1 indefinitely and have sanctioned Arema FC not to host any other match this season.
It's so unfortunate for those families that lost their loved one's during the ugly incident and we ask that the good Lord will grant them the fortitude to bear their loss.
More news about the incident will come your way in subsequent news and procedures of the investigation will also be brought to you via this platform.
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