Argentine Fans Riot After Dramatic Comeback Victory; 19 Arrested

Celebrations in Buenos Aires, Argentina, following the team's advancement to the quarterfinals of the North and Central American World Cup turned violent, DPA reported on July 8 (KST).

According to the report, 19 people were arrested and five police officers were injured in Buenos Aires on this day.

Two of the injured officers suffered broken bones.

After the match ended, thousands of fans gathered at the Obelisk in the city center to celebrate.

However, the atmosphere turned rowdy as the night deepened.

A police official stated, "The trouble began when fans started throwing objects at the police officers on the scene."

Clashes erupted between fans and police, and officers fired rubber bullets to disperse the crowd.

The unrest was not limited to the capital, Buenos Aires.

Various incidents of violence, both large and small, were reported in several cities, including Mar del Plata, Cordoba, and Rafaela.

Fans were sent into a frenzy by the match, in which Argentina overcame a 0-2 deficit against Egypt to win 3-2, thanks to a stellar performance by Lionel Messi, who recorded one goal and one assist in the final minutes of the second half.

Argentina will face Switzerland in the quarterfinals at Kansas City Stadium in the United States at 10:00 a.m. on July 12 (KST).
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