The Indonesian police reported on Saturday that disturbances during a derby game at a stadium in East Java resulted in more than 120 fatalities and 180 injuries.
The information proved that following Arima’s 3-2 loss in the game played at Malang Regency, Java, the supporters of the two Arima clubs engaged in brawls with the supporters of Persibaya Surabaya, Java.
The incident, according to officials, started when thousands of Arima supporters flocked to the pitch following their team’s defeat while the Persibaya players immediately departed the field.
However, numerous Arima players who were still playing on the pitch came under attack as well.
The majority of the fatalities, according to the police, were caused by a stampede of supporters during the game.
According to reports, the victims collapsed as a result of police spraying tear gas on panicked spectators at Kanjuruhan Stadium.
The fatal tragedy led to a week-long suspension of the Indonesian league.
The authorities launched a thorough inquiry into what occurred in the interim.
In Indonesia, riots caused by a match result in 127 fatalities.
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