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At Least 1 Dead After Altercation Between Fans, Police at Boca Juniors vs. Gimnasia

One person died after a clash between fans and police during Thursday night's Argentine Primera División match between Boca Juniors and Gimnasia at Estadio Juan Carmelo Zerillo.

ESPN reported the game was called off by referee Hernan Mastrangelo after just nine minutes as tear gas used by police outside the venue made its way toward the pitch. Local police said Gimnasia fans were attempting to force into an already packed stadium.

"Unfortunately, there is a dead person. He died of a heart problem when he was transported to the hospital," Buenos Aires Province minister of security Sergio Berni said.