Scandal in Argentine classic: Huracán player's celebration sparks fight with San Lorenzo fans
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Ecuadorian player Jordy Caicedo scored two goals in the Argentine classic between San Lorenzo and Huracán.
- Caicedo's celebration, imitating Riquelme, sparked a violent altercation among players.
- San Lorenzo's goalkeeper, Orlando Gill, was sent off for headbutting during the ensuing fight.
A heated Argentine classic between San Lorenzo and Huracán descended into chaos after Huracán's Ecuadorian forward, Jordy Caicedo, celebrated a goal in a provocative manner. Caicedo scored twice in the match, but it was his second goal celebration that ignited a major confrontation.
Imitating the gesture of former Argentine star Juan Román Riquelme, Caicedo's celebration apparently enraged players from San Lorenzo. The incident quickly escalated from verbal exchanges to physical altercations, with players from both sides pushing and arguing.
The situation reached a boiling point when San Lorenzo's goalkeeper, Orlando Gill, was shown a red card. Reports indicate Gill headbutted an opponent amidst the melee, leading to his expulsion from the game and further intensifying the dispute.
The match, which saw Caicedo net a brace, was marred by the violent reaction to his celebration, highlighting the intense rivalries and passionate fan bases in Argentine football.
Originally published by BioBioChile in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.