Going out with a bang! Hoarse fans at second division match in Argentina set off hundreds of fireworks DURING a game… and the referee waves on
- Fans of Independiente Rivadavia set off fireworks as their own team attacked
- The explosions continued as the opposition countered for an equaliser
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Fans of Argentina’s second-tier Independiente Rivadavia celebrated their team’s victory just a little too early.
While facing Deportivo Maipu at home – with whom they are battling for the top of the table – Independiente’s home fans started setting off fireworks in the stadium.
As the home side began running on a long breakaway, fans began shooting bright red fireworks in a stunning display.
They continued to fire as the home side attempted to extend their 2-1 lead well into stoppage time.
But Maipu’s goalkeeper was able to save despite all the chaos around him.
Fans of Independiente Rivadavia started setting off fireworks before their match ended
The explosions continued as Deportivo Maipu had the ball in a last-ditch counterattack
Despite Maipu’s best efforts, they couldn’t find the back of the net and Independiente won
As more and more explosives went off over the ground, Maipu started a counterattack that could have leveled them.
With the stands and field beginning to cloud with smoke, the referee did not blow his whistle to stop play.
A last chance shot from Deportivo Maipu was easily cleared by the Independiente keeper and the final whistle sounded.
Fans, players and coaching staff all rushed onto the pitch as Independiente overtook Maipu for first place in the Zona B division of the Primera B Nacional competition.