A match between top Paraguayan football clubs, Olimpia and Cerro Porteno, was abruptly suspended after violent clashes erupted between fans and police at the Defensores del Chaco Stadium in Asuncion. The violence was triggered by the detonation of high-powered firecrackers smuggled into the stands, leading to police firing rubber bullets and tear gas to control the situation. The match, attended by around 40,000 fans, was called off after just 29 minutes. Reports indicate that at least six police officers were injured, with one in serious condition, while about 100 individuals were detained. The Paraguayan Football Association mandates that a team must forfeit if its supporters cause a match to be suspended, prompting Olimpia's president, Rodrigo Nogues, to seek the three points from the disciplinary tribunal. The situation has raised concerns about stadium security, with Cerro Porteno's president, Blas Reguera, pointing to Olimpia's responsibility as match organizers.