Video footage circulating on social media shows Venezuelan players being confronted by Peruvian police near the fans’ stands as they attempted to offer fans t shirts. The officers initially tried to explain that the visiting squad could not enter the seating area and directed them away from the crowd. During the confrontation, a Venezuelan player appeared to strike at the hand of an officer who was guiding him, prompting some officers to respond with baton blows.
The 2026 World Cup qualifying match between Peru and Venezuela took place on November 22 and finished with a 1 1 draw. Peru opened the scoring in the first half through a goal by Josimar Jotun. Jefferson Savarino leveled the score at the start of the second half. Solomon Rondon, a former CSKA Moscow forward, was part of the Venezuelan national team in this fixture.
As the standings stand, Venezuela sits in fourth place with nine points, while Peru sits lower in the group. The Argentine national team leads the South American qualification table with fifteen points. The episode has prompted discussions about fan safety and the methods used by security personnel to manage crowd boundaries during international matches.
Earlier reports noted a separate incident in which a goalkeeper for the Argentine team attempted to intervene as police confronted fans. This broader context highlights ongoing concerns about crowd control at international football events in the region.
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