Peruvian police beat Venezuelan national team players with batons when they approached the fans’ stands and tried to give them t-shirts. The corresponding video appeared on social networks.
First, law enforcement officers tried to explain to the visiting team players that they would not be allowed into the stands and drove them away. One of the Venezuelan national team players hit the hand of the police officer who pushed him. In response, some law enforcement officers used batons.
The 2026 World Cup qualifying match between the national teams of Peru and Venezuela was played on 22 November and ended in a 1:1 draw. The home team opened the scoring in the first half with a goal from Josimar Jotun. Jefferson Savarino equalized at the beginning of the second 45 minutes. Former CSKA forward Solomon Rondon played for the Venezuelan national team.
Venezuela is in fourth place in the rankings with nine points. Peru completed the group. The Argentine national team is the sole leader in the qualifying tournament in South America with 15 points.
Previously reportedThe goalkeeper of the Argentine national team tried to stop a police officer who was beating fans.