Football's Darkest Hour: 23 Red Cards in Brawl-Ridden Mineiro Final
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Cruzeiro's 1-0 win over Atletico Mineiro in the Campeonato Mineiro final was overshadowed by shocking scenes of violence, with 23 players sent off after a mass brawl erupted in stoppage time.
The match descended into chaos when Cruzeiro midfielder Christian became involved in an altercation with Atletico Mineiro goalkeeper Everson, which escalated into a full-scale brawl involving players from both sides.
Referee Matheus Delgado Candancan issued 23 red cards, 12 to Cruzeiro and 11 to Atletico Mineiro, including Christian and Everson, as well as former Brazil international Hulk.
The scale of the brawl ensured that Cruzeiro's victory was lost in the noise, leaving a global talking point for all the wrong reasons.
