Argentina deepen Brazil's woes at raucous Maracana
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Watch: Lionel Messi Stunned As Police Hit Argentina Fans With Sticks In World Cup Qualifier vs Brazil
World Champions Argentina edged out rivals Brazil 1-0 in an ill-tempered World Cup qualifier at the Maracana in Rio de Janeiro. The kick-off of was delayed by around 30 minutes on Tuesday after clashes between Brazil and Argentina supporters. The much-anticipated clash between South American football's two superpowers was due to kick off at 9.30pm local time (00:30 GMT Wednesday) but was held up after disturbances in the stands. Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez tried to jump into the seating area at one stage to confront a baton-wielding Brazilian police officer.
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Brazil-Argentina kick-off delayed amid crowd violence
The kick-off of Brazil’s World Cup qualifying clash with Argentina was delayed on Tuesday after clashes among rival supporters in the Maracana Stadium.