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- Violence erupted after Arema’s home loss to Persebaya Surabaya
- Police reportedly fired tear gas into crowded stands in Malang
At least 129 people died and 180 were injured after violence and a stampede erupted following an Indonesian league football match, police have said.
Supporters of the Javanese clubs Arema and Persebaya Surabaya clashed after Arema were defeated 3-2 at the match in Malang Regency, East Java.
Written by David Connett, Adam Fulton and agencies
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/oct/02/indonesia-football-fans-killed-east-java-arema-malang under the title “Indonesia football riot: 129 people killed after stampede at match”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
