A chaotic under-20 semifinal in Brazil's Minas Gerais state has resulted in a record-breaking 53 red cards. Following a massive brawl between Uberlandia and Mamore, the match was abandoned, ultimaately allowing Mamore to advance to the final.
Surpassing the 36-card Argentine record
The match between Uberlandia and Mamore in Minas Gerais has shattered the existing Guinness World Record for red cards issued in a single football match. while the previous record of 36 cards was set during a 2011 fifth-division match in Argentina between Atletico Claypole and Victoriano Arenas, this Brazilian semifinal reached a staggering 53 dismissals.
The breakdown of order involved a massive group of individuals, including 43 players and 8 members of the coaching staff. As reported by Reuters, the disciplinary deluge was further compounded by the dismissal of two Uberlandia board members. This unprecedented level of violence has left the regional tournament in a state of shock.
A stoppage-time taunt from Mamore's Davi
The descent into violence was reportedly ignited by a specific moment of provocation during the final minutes of play. After a 40-minute delay earlier in the second half—caused by Uberlandia officials invading the pitch—Mamore secured a 3-1 lead by scoring in the ninth minute of stoppage time.
According to reports in Brazilian media, the situation escalated into a mass brawl after a Mamore player named Davi taunted the Uberlandia squad during the goal celebration. This specific interaction triggered a generalized brawl that made it impossible for officials to complete the standard match-closing protocols.
Threats against referee Fernando Patrick Drosghic Modesto
Referee Fernando Patrick Drosghic Modesto was forced to declare the match over due to a complete lack of security on the field.. In his official match report, Modesto noted that the environment had become too volatile to continue the proceedings safely or to carry out necessary protocols.
The aftermath of the match included serious allegations of misconduct and physical threats. Modesto stated that a police report was filed regarding threats made against him, and he further alleged that Mamore's team vandalized the dressing room once the match was halted. In response to the chaos, Uberlandia has stated that internal disciplinary measures are being taken, emphasizing that "athletic development is, above all, a matter of personal development."
The mytsery of Mamore's eligibility and dressing room vandalism
Uberlandia has opted to forfeit the second leg of the semifinal, a move the club describes as a "gesture of fair play." The club's leadership claimed that Mamore would be unable to field a sufficient number of eligible players for the return match, which effectively allowed Mamore to advance to the final.
However, several aspects of the incident remain unverified by the available reporting. It is currently unclear if Mamore actually lacked the players required to compete, or if the forfeit was a strategic response to the disciplinary fallout.. Additionally,the source does not provide a response from Mamore regarding the allegations of dressing room vandalism or the taunting behavior attributed to Davi .
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