Patronato Players Attacked by Fans After Heavy Defeat

Players of the Argentine football club Patronato faced a brutal assault from their own supporters following a significant 3-0 defeat against Colón. The incident occurred on Saturday at the club's headquarters, where the team's players had gathered to collect their belongings.

The ambush resulted in goalkeeper Alan Sosa and defender Facundo Díaz suffering deep cuts and bruises to their faces. The attack highlights the intense frustration and anger among the club's fanbase, exacerbated by the team's poor performance.

In the absence of club officials at the scene, the local police force, Policía de Entre Ríos, initiated an investigation to identify the individuals involved in the aggression. The affected players received medical attention and provided statements to the authorities.

Patronato is currently enduring a severe winless streak, having gone eleven matches without a victory, with four losses and seven draws. This dismal run has placed the team in second-to-last position in Zone B of the Second Division, with only 24 points. They are precariously close to relegation to the Third Division, currently sitting just above Güemes (20 points).