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Panic erupts at an Indonesian soccer match after police fired tear gas to dispel rioting, leaving 130 dead, mostly trampled to death.

In April 2001, more than 40 people were crushed to death during a soccer match at Ellis Park in Johannesburg. Fighting was reported outside the stadium during and after the semifinal round match of the East Java Governor’s Cup, which ended with Persebaya beating Arema 4-2. “We must continue to maintain sportsmanship, humanity and a sense of brotherhood of the Indonesian nation.” Some suffocated and others were trampled as hundreds ran toward the exit to avoid the tear gas. Tear gas is banned at soccer stadiums by FIFA, the sport’s international governing body. Disappointed after their team’s loss, thousands of Arema supporters, known as “Aremanias,” reacted by throwing bottles and other objects at players and officials.

At least 174 people have died in a stampede after tear gas fired by police sparked panic among fans rioting after a soccer match in Indonesia, in one of ...

In April 2001, more than 40 people are crushed to death during a soccer match at Ellis Park in Johannesburg, South Africa. Witnesses said fans flooded the Kanjuruhan Stadium pitch and demanded that Arema management explain why, after 23 years of undefeated home matches against rival Persebaya, this one ended in a loss. Indonesia is due to host the 2023 FIFA under-20 World Cup, with 24 participating teams. “I deeply regret this tragedy and I hope this is the last soccer tragedy in this country," Indonesian President [Indonesia](https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/indonesia-quake-rattles-residents-only-one-hurt-minor-damage-rcna8676), in one of the worst sporting tragedies in the world. [FIFA](https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/sports/fifa-to-use-new-high-tech-for-offside-calls-at-world-cup/3759156/), the world soccer body, which called the incident "a tragedy beyond comprehension."

The incident occurred at a Indonesian Premier League game between Persebaya Surabaya and Arema Malang.

Brawls were reported outside the stadium during and after the semi-final of the East Java Governor’s Cup, which ended with Persebaya beating Arema 4-2. Some people suffocated and others were trampled as hundreds ran to the exit in an effort to avoid the tear gas. Indonesia is due to host the 2023 Fifa U-20 World Cup from May 20 to June 11, with 24 participating teams. Don’t let another human tragedy like this happen in the future,” he said. “I deeply regret this tragedy and I hope this is the last soccer tragedy in this country. Tear gas is banned at football stadiums by Fifa.

Violence and a deadly stampede that erupted following a domestic league football match on Saturday night marked another tragedy in Indonesian football.

The angry supporters became aggressive because the officers on the field did not allow them to enter the already-full stadium. The most well-known feud is between Persija Jakarta and Persib Bandung. Violence and a deadly stampede that erupted following a domestic league football match on Saturday night marked another tragedy in Indonesian football. Also in 2019, after losing in the finals of the U-22 match to Vietnam in the Southeast Asian Games, Indonesian fans took to social media to insult, harass, and send death threats to Vietnamese players and even their families. Football is the most popular sport in Indonesia and the domestic league is widely followed. In what appeared to be one of the worst sports disasters, police said at least 174 people died, including children and two police officers, most of whom were trampled to death.

At least 129 people were killed and about 180 others injured during a crowd stampede following the eruption of violence at a soccer match in Indonesia's ...

Nico said only Arema supporters were at the stadium, with Persebaya supporters watching the match virtually in Surabaya. The riot occurred after Persebaya from the provincial capital of Surabaya beat Arema FC from Malang, prompting a number of angry Arema supporters to invade the pitch and chase after Persebaya players and officials, according to the police and video footage posted on news websites. At least 129 people were killed and about 180 others injured during a crowd stampede following the eruption of violence at a football match in Indonesia's East Java Province on Saturday night, police said Sunday.

Jakarta, Indonesia (AP) -- Violence and a deadly stampede that erupted following a domestic league soccer match Saturday night marked another tragedy in ...

Police reportedly tear-gassed some rioting supporters after Arema FC lost 3-2 to rivals Persebaya Surabaya in East Java. Around 180 were said to be hurt in a ...

Supporters in the field are only from Arema. The country's chief security minister Mohammad Mahfud said 42,000 tickets had been told for the 38,000 capacity stadium and posted on Instagram: "To the victims family, our condolences. Because Persebaya supporters can't watch at that match.

The violence broke out at a stadium in East Java during a match between Arema and Persebaya Surabaya, the news service said. About 180 people were hospitalized.

After a home team loss, fans ran onto the field and were confronted by the police, who used tear gas. In the panic that ensued, many were trampled, ...

In the video, people were heard cursing the police. Another Twitter user uploaded a video that showed soldiers with shields and batons kicking and hitting fans who had rushed onto the field. “There were no victims of beatings or mistreatment of the supporters,” he said. In a telephone interview with The New York Times, Ms. “And I hope this is the last football tragedy in the country.” Flares are often thrown on the field, and riot police are a regular presence at many matches. If there wasn’t tear gas, there wouldn’t be such a riot.” In a televised speech to the nation, President Joko Widodo said he had asked the national police chief to do a thorough investigation into what happened. Mahfud MD, Indonesia’s coordinating minister for political, legal and security affairs, said that the local football committee had printed 42,000 tickets, more than the stadium’s 38,000 capacity. [deadliest episodes](https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-27540668) in the history of soccer. In the panic that ensued, many were trampled, leaving at least 150 people dead. There was confusion about the death toll — the government-backed National Human Rights Commission said 153 people died, while the Arema football club put the number at 182.

Panic at an Indonesian soccer match after police fired tear gas to stop brawls left over 120 dead, police said Sunday.

Brawls were reported outside the stadium during and after the semifinal round match of the East Java Governor's Cup, which ended with Persebaya beating Arema 4-2. In April 2001, more than 40 people were crushed to death during a soccer match at Ellis Park in Johannesburg, South Africa. Some suffocated and others were trampled as hundreds of people ran to the exit in an effort to avoid the tear gas. "We must continue to maintain sportsmanship, humanity and a sense of brotherhood of the Indonesian nation." Fans flooded the Kanjuruhan Stadium pitch in protest and demanded that Arema management explain why, after 23 years of undefeated home games, this match ended in a loss, witnesses said. Indonesia is due to host the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup from May 20 to June 11, with 24 participating teams.

At least 174 people were killed and around 180 injured at a soccer match in Indonesia after panicked fans were trying to flee during a riot, ...

Screams can be heard near the exit gate as fans attempt to flee with women and children among those caught in the crush, according to an account on Twitter posted by a fan. Video footage shot by a Reuters witness shows fans clashing with police on the pitch. He says 42,000 tickets had been issued for a stadium that is only supposed to hold 38,000 people.

Supporters of Arema FC and rival Persebaya Surabaya, two of Indonesia's biggest soccer teams, clashed in the stands after home team Arema FC was defeated 3-2 at ...

Condolences poured in for victims and family, with the English Premier League also sharing a message of condolence. “(This is) in order to avoid friction and clashes between supporters,” he said. “Sportsmanship, humanity and brotherhood should be upheld in Indonesia.” Criticism is also growing over the police’s handling of Saturday’s event. No life is worth football.” Persebaya match.

Chaos broke out after a local match in East Java province, triggering police to fire tear gas, resulting in the stampede. Indonesia Soccer Deaths. Football fans ...

- He also orders the suspension of the premier football league until a re-evaluation on match safety measures is carried out and tighter security put in place. - FIFA President Gianni Infantino says the football world is “in a state of shock”. The death toll has been revised down to 125 from 174.

Violence, tear gas and a deadly crush that erupted following a domestic league soccer match Saturday night marked another tragedy in Indonesian football.

Rights group Amnesty International urged Indonesia to investigate the use of tear gas at the stadium and ensure that those found in violations are tried in open court. Two months later, fans hurled flares and bottles at each other in another match in Kuala Lumpur. The most well-known feud is between Persija Jakarta and Persib Bandung. Fans threw bottles and other objects at players and soccer officials and violence spread outside the stadium, where at least five police cars were toppled and set ablaze and others damaged. Fans are strongly attached to their clubs, and such fanaticism often ends in violence and hooliganism. Here’s a look at how the chaos occurred and what is being done to prevent future incidents:

Rioting supporters are tear-gassed by police, leading to one of the world's worst stadium disasters.

Fleeing fans "went out to one point at the exit. Only about 3,000 who entered the pitch," he said. "We would like to convey that... The stampede is the latest in a long line of disasters at stadiums. "It had gotten anarchic. At least 129 people have died in a stampede at an Indonesian football match, in one of the world's worst stadium disasters.

MALANG, Indonesia (AP) — Panic and a chaotic run for exits after police fired tear gas at an Indonesian soccer match to drive away fans upset with their ...

“We must continue to maintain sportsmanship, humanity and a sense of brotherhood of the Indonesian nation.” Hundreds of soccer fans, mostly wearing black shirts, held a candlelight vigil on Sunday night at Gelora Bung Karno, Indonesia’s largest sport stadium in the capital, Jakarta, for the victims of the disaster. Brawls were reported outside the stadium during and after the semifinals of the East Java Governor’s Cup, which ended with Persebaya beating Arema 4-2. In April 2001, more than 40 people are crushed to death during a soccer match at Ellis Park in Johannesburg, South Africa. “Officers fired tear gas directly at spectators in the stands, forcing us to run toward the exit,” he said. Youth and Sports Minister Zainudin Amali said the incident “has certainly injured our soccer image.” Indonesia is due to host the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup from May 20 to June 11, with 24 participating teams. People must be warned that tear gas will be used and allowed to disperse. National Police chief Listyo Sigit Prabowo said the death toll had been revised to 125 from 174, after authorities found some of the victims were counted twice. Asked what triggered the panic, he replied: “Tear gas.” In the chaos, 34 died at the stadium, including two officers, and some reports include children among the casualties. At least five police vehicles were toppled and set ablaze outside the stadium. It was among the deadliest disasters ever at a sporting event.

Policing experts and human rights organizations are raising questions about why police used the chemical. In the panic that ensued, many were trampled, ...

Two other phrases trending on Twitter were “tear gas” and “PrayForKanjuruhan,” referring to the name of the stadium where the calamity took place. But the clouds of tear gas that wafted over made it hard for many of them to breathe, and the nonstop firing of tear gas caused panic. The blame was first put on football hooligans, but Soviet news media later said the police had forced fans out through a single corridor at the Luzhniki Stadium, where they were crushed as others tried to rush back into the stadium after hearing news of a late goal from the Soviet side. Most of those killed were trampled to death in the tunnels, but an unknown number were shot by the police. “They were panicked and their only choice was to get out from the exits or find refuge in the field. Some scuffling between the police and the fans prompted the first burst of tear gas to be fired at about 10:30 p.m. The firing of the tear gas did not let up for an hour, according to Mr. The gas inevitably pushes people to disperse and run away, and asking the question of where the people will run is paramount, Mr. Known as “Bepe,” he was listed as one of the top 10 soccer players in Asia by Later that night, hundreds of Arema fans gathered in at the Gajayana stadium, where the team had won their first title, for a vigil. “And I hope this is the last football tragedy in the country. [deadliest episodes](https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-27540668) in the history of soccer.

Witnesses describe how police use of teargas led to brutal crushes that killed 125 football fans in East Java.

“The sound of shots ringing out was so deafening. “The fans were forced to break it down just to leave the field. Within only 20 minutes, the police truck I rode in was set alight by an angry mob. It was fired because the fans had acted anarchically and entered the field, he said. When he tried to escape, he saw two children who had lost their parents in the chaos. “I held out in the stands even as the gas strangled my throat,” he said. So when the crowd broke, it was full of panicked and suffocating people with burning eyes,” he said. “In my 20 years as an [Arema fan], I have never felt as terrified as I did that night.” “Some on the pitch had tried to get into the players’ locker room, but people on the stands were just watching. He saw teargas fired five times at people waiting in the southern end. When teargas was fired, everyone in the stands rushed to leave. “There was absolutely no tendency to attack Persebaya’s players,” he added.

At least 125 people died at an Indonesian soccer match Saturday night after police used tear gas on fans who rushed towards the field when Arema FC, ...

United’s [Wayne Rooney](https://twitter.com/WayneRooney/status/1576512615698006020), and his current league team, [Paris Saint-Germain](https://twitter.com/PSG_English/status/1576475345515339777), in offering support. [called](https://twitter.com/SergioRamos/status/1576478442547458048) the event heartbreaking, saying his thoughts were with the victims and their loved ones. [Where All The Strongest Hurricanes Have Hit the U.S. “I feel deep sorrow and condolences for the Aremania who were victims of the Kanjuruhan disaster last night. I hope the bereaved families will be given courage,” he said. In 2019, during a World Cup qualifying match against Malaysia, Indonesian fans threatened and incited violence, causing Malaysia’s visiting sports minister to leave the stadium. This was exacerbated by the overcapacity of the stadium and the big match which was held at night.” The use of tear gas during soccer matches is banned by FIFA, soccer’s global governing body. But when Arema FC lost to Persebaya Surabaya (3-2), angered fans began to throw bottles and other objects at players and soccer officials. [according to The New York Times.](https://www.nytimes.com/live/2022/10/02/world/indonesia-soccer-football-stadium) [said in an online statement](https://ylbhi.or.id/informasi/siaran-pers/tragedi-stadion-kanjuruhan-malang-negara-harus-bertanggung-jawab-atas-jatuhnya-korban-jiwa/). [according to The New York Times](https://www.nytimes.com/live/2022/10/02/world/indonesia-soccer-football-stadium).

Deaths in Indonesia are latest tragedies in soccer history · 1982 Russian soccer disaster cloaked in secrecy · 97 fans died at Hillsborough Stadium.

I couldn’t count [the dead],” said Ghana’s Deputy Sports Minister, Joe Aggrey said at the time, adding, “From the information that I have, I think the lack of control — and I don’t want to prejudge the situation but — I think that it was the tear gas that caused the problem.” Gates at the 40,000-seat stadium reportedly were locked. Hooliganism was initially blamed before Soviet media later reported that police had channeled fans through a single corridor at Luzhniki Stadium, causing them to be crushed as others tried to run back into the stadium when they heard that Spartak had scored a late goal in a battle for a place in the UEFA Cup final 16. Reports from the chaos that fuels disasters are often sketchy, and that is particularly true of the Oct. “The people were getting disturbed by the way in which they were taking the pitch invader away. After a referee disallowed Peru’s tying goal in the final minutes, fans stormed the Estadio Nacional field and threw objects at police, whose decision to throw tear gas canisters into the crowd drove fans toward locked exits in stadium tunnels.

The Indonesian top league BRI Liga 1 has suspended games for a week and an investigation has been launched.

He said 42,000 tickets had been issued for a stadium that is only supposed to hold 38,000 people. Following the tragic incident, the sports ministry announced it would re-evaluate safety at football matches, including considering not allowing spectators in stadiums. Indonesia's human rights commission planned to investigate security at the ground, including the use of tear gas, its commissioner told Reuters.

Brawls are common among rival Indonesian soccer fans, so much so that the organizer had banned Persebaya supporters from Arema's stadium. But violence still ...

“We must continue to maintain sportsmanship, humanity and a sense of brotherhood of the Indonesian nation.” Hundreds of soccer fans, mostly wearing black shirts, held a candlelight vigil on Sunday night at Gelora Bung Karno, Indonesia’s largest sport stadium in the capital, Jakarta, for the victims of the disaster. Brawls were reported outside the stadium during and after the semifinals of the East Java Governor’s Cup, which ended with Persebaya beating Arema 4-2. In April 2001, more than 40 people are crushed to death during a soccer match at Ellis Park in Johannesburg, South Africa. “Officers fired tear gas directly at spectators in the stands, forcing us to run toward the exit,” he said. Youth and Sports Minister Zainudin Amali said the incident “has certainly injured our soccer image.” Indonesia is due to host the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup from May 20 to June 11, with 24 participating teams. People must be warned that tear gas will be used and allowed to disperse. National Police chief Listyo Sigit Prabowo said the death toll had been revised to 125 from 174, after authorities found some of the victims were counted twice. Asked what triggered the panic, he replied: “Tear gas.” In the chaos, 34 died at the stadium, including two officers, and some reports include children among the casualties. At least five police vehicles were toppled and set ablaze outside the stadium. It was among the deadliest disasters ever at a sporting event.

At least 125 people died when soccer fans rushed the field after a professional soccer match in Malang, Indonesia, on Saturday. Many were trampled.

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The game in Surabaya in East Java province between rivals Arema and Persebaya descended into violence when thousands of fans stormed the pitch, police said on ...

Criticism grows after 125 people died in a crush at a football stadium where officers fired teargas on fans invading the pitch.

On Sunday, Arema fans threw flower petals at the club’s lion mascot monument outside the stadium in tribute to the victims. Manchester United and Barcelona posted tributes online while Spanish football clubs were to observe a minute’s silence. Police said 3,000 people stormed the pitch. Many of the victims were trampled or choked to death, according to police. My eyes were burning because of the teargas. many were trampled on their way to the exit gate.

The death of at least 125 people at a soccer match on Saturday is a tragic reminder that Indonesia is one of the most dangerous countries in which to attend ...

The police themselves have stated that the deaths occurred after police use of tear gas on the crowd resulted in a stampede at the stadium exits," Hamid said in a statement. The Asian Football Confederation is expected to announce its decision on the 2023 tournament on Oct. It is vying with South Korea and Qatar to become host of the continental championship after China relinquished its staging rights in May. "We are very pleased to see the preparations in Indonesia," Roberto Grassi, Head of Youth Tournaments for FIFA said. In 2016, police were accused of killing 16-year-old supporter Muhammad Fahreza at a game between Persija and Persela Lamongan, resulting in mass demonstrations demanding an end to police brutality. Arema intense rivalry with Surabaya meant that no visiting fans were allowed in the stadium on the weekend.

A soccer stampede in Indonesia killed at least 125 people on the weekend, with 17 children among them, , as pressure builds on the Southeast Asian nation to ...

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Questions remain about why the police used tear gas to disperse fans in the overcrowded stadium. At least 125 people died, many trampled, after Saturday's ...

The blame was first put on football hooligans, but Soviet news media later said the police had forced fans out through a single corridor at the Luzhniki Stadium, where they were crushed as others tried to rush back into the stadium after hearing news of a late goal from the Soviet side. The deadly crush at a match between a Moscow team and the visiting Dutch side on Oct. The gas inevitably pushes people to disperse and run away, and asking the question of where the people will run is paramount, Mr. Most of those killed were trampled to death in the tunnels, but an unknown number were shot by the police. In that May 24, 1964, [episode](https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-27540668), some fans stormed the field of the Estadio Nacional, and others hurled objects at the police, who responded by throwing tear gas grenades, driving panicking crowds into locked exit corridors. West said that at the match on Saturday night in Malang, the firing of tear gas threw all those present into a panic — whether they were causing trouble or just happened to be in the stadium. Later that night, hundreds of Arema fans gathered in at the Gajayana stadium, where the team had won their first title, for a vigil. Clubs in the top division of the Spanish league paused before their games on Sunday, with players from Espanyol and Valencia gathering arm-in-arm at the center circle as music softly played for a minute. “The thoughts of everyone at Liverpool Football Club are with all those affected at this time,” Police officers began shooting tear gas canisters into the crowd and beating fans with batons, witnesses said, and in a rush to flee the stadium fans piled up against narrow exits, crushing each other. On Twitter, one of the top trending topics in Indonesia was “National Police Chief,” with many Indonesians calling for his removal. Flares are often thrown onto the field, and riot police are a regular presence at many matches.

Indonesia's government has called on the country's police to identify and punish whoever was responsible for a stadium stampede that left 125 people dead, ...

A tearful Arema FC president Gilang Widya Pramana apologised to the victims of the stampede and said he took full responsibility for the disaster. The team will investigate for the next few weeks with the aim of finding who was responsible for the tragedy, he said. Indonesia's government has called on the country's police to identify and punish whoever was responsible for a stadium stampede that left 125 people dead, including 32 children, as anger mounts over one of the deadliest disasters in the history of football.

Indonesia has set up an independent team to investigate a crowd crush at a soccer stadium that killed 125 people, including 32 children, authorities said on ...

Police and sport officials have been sent to Malang to investigate what is one of the world's deadliest stadium disasters. The official has earlier put the death toll of children at 17. FIFA, which called incident a "dark day for all involved in football and a tragedy beyond comprehension", has asked Indonesian football authorities for a report on the incident. In an address on Sunday, Pope Francis said he had prayed for those who have lost their lives and for the injured from the disaster. A tearful Arema FC president Gilang Widya Pramana apologised on Monday to the victims of the stampede and said he took full responsibility. Panic-stricken spectators stampeded as they tried to escape the overpacked stadium in Malang, East Java, on Saturday after police fired tear gas to disperse fans from the losing home side who ran onto the pitch at the end of the BRI Liga 1 match in the domestic league.

Police maintain that their lives were in danger but families from the victims and experts say the use of tear gas in the crowded stadium was unwarranted.

Sambo was dishonorably discharged in September for his part in the scandal, which is now widely considered one of the worst cases of police corruption in Indonesia’s history. “This is not to dismiss the serious threats [the police] may have faced,” Baker said, noting that there were two officers among the dead. This was not a situation that warranted the use of tear gas, she added. [said Monday](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufzbcuok9fc&t=3503s) that he will launch an independent inquiry, investigating whether laws were broken in the post-match commotion and what measures can be taken to prevent similar disasters. Hundreds gathered for vigils and protests Sunday night in Malang, many of them calling for the government to launch an independent investigation into what happened. “I have no idea why they did this.”

Hundreds attend vigil in the Indonesian capital Jakarta, a day after a deadly crowd crush at a football match in which at least 125 people were killed.

Indonesia says dozens of children, the youngest believed to be just three, are among the dead.

Fleeing fans "went out to one point at the exit. "A mother fainted while hugging her child, next to her the boy fainted," he said. Only about 3,000 who entered the pitch," he said. He said he had heard more than 20 tear gas shots towards spectators at the stadium. After that I jumped into the field and went down through the side door," he said. "We would like to convey that... She didn't return home, in the morning her friends were looking for her," Ms Andayanengtyas said. "We looked for her in the ER, but she wasn't there. Then I used a scarf to keep the smoke away. Indonesia's deputy minister of children and women affairs said the children were aged between three and 17. "Then some supporters picked up the mother and the boy to get out of the stadium. Home team Arema FC supporters ran onto the pitch when the match ended in a 3-2 defeat to their rivals Persebaya Surabaya.

Players and officials of the soccer club Arema FC pray outside the Kanjuruhan Stadium where many fans lost their lives in a stampede Saturday night in Malang, ...

The police themselves have stated that the deaths occurred after police use of tear gas on the crowd resulted in a stampede at the stadium exits,” Hamid said in a statement. That was the last time Indonesia staged a major international soccer tournament. It is vying with South Korea and Qatar to become host of the continental championship after China relinquished its staging rights in May. In 2016, police were accused of killing 16-year-old supporter Muhammad Fahreza at a game between Persija and Persela Lamongan, resulting in mass demonstrations demanding an end to police brutality. Restrictions on visiting fans also have failed in the past. Arema’s intense rivalry with Surabaya meant that no visiting fans were allowed in the stadium on the weekend.