Libertadores Cup 1/8 final match between Atletico Mineiro and Boco Juniors ended with a loud scandal. The Argentine club lost in a penalty shootout and was eliminated from the tournament, after which its players clashed with law enforcement officials.

According to the publication Goal. com, the Argentine club footballers were pissed off by an uncounted goal against the rivals in the middle of the second half. The arbiter made this decision after watching the VAR. Thus, both meetings between the teams ended with a score of 0: 0.

As a result, having lost in a series of post-match 11-meters, the Boca players decided to get even with the referees and tried to break into the Atletico Mineiro locker room, where the referees were hiding after the final whistle.

The players tried to knock down the doors with metal fences and a fire extinguisher, after which the police began to calm down the hooligans. It is reported that law enforcement officers had to use tear gas.

According to local media reports, eight people among the players and staff of the Argentine club were detained, but then released..

Video of clashes with police appeared on the web.