Palmeiras fan Gabriela Anelli, aged 23, died on Monday after the injuries sustained on Saturdaywhen he was hit by a bottle allegedly thrown by a Flamengo supporter.
Gabriela Anelli was queuing up to enter the Palmeiras stadium at the time was hit by shards from a glass bottle in the neck and was taken to hospital in “serious condition”.
“We deeply regret the death of fan Gabriela Anelli, hit by a bottle near Allianz Parque, before the match against Flamengo, on Saturday. We cannot accept that a 23-year-old girl is the victim of barbarism in an environment who should have entertainment.” “, message published on Monday on SE Palmeiras’ social network Twitter, after the fan’s death was confirmed.
In the incidents, involving clashes between the two clubs’ cheerleaders, another person was also injured and police reportedly arrested a man, a Flamengo fan, suspected of throwing bottles at ‘Verdão’ fans.
In the match, Palmeiras, led by Portuguese coach Abel Ferreira, drew 1–1 with Flamengo, in a match for the 14th round of the Brazilian Football Championship.
Source: DN
