Tragedy At Soccer Match Leaves 125 Dead
Published on October 3 2022 6:05 am
Last Updated on October 3 2022 6:05 am
The violence broke out after Arema FC of East Java’s Malang City lost 3-2 to Persebaya of Surabaya snapping a 23 year win streak.
Thousands of Arema supporters reacted to the loss by throwing bottles and other objects at players and soccer officials, the incident escalated to police firing tear gas creating a chaotic scene with fans panicking towards to exits leaving 125 dead, most of whom were trampled upon or suffocated in the melee.