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The clashes took place at the Kanjuruhan stadium in the city of Malang when the home supporters stormed the field after the match between Arema and Persebaya Surabaya, which was still 2-3. They are the two top clubs in the top division and many of the supporters are fierce rivals. A total of 127 contributors died. Most of them must have been completely trampled. In addition, two policemen lost their lives, according to the police and the health authorities, who have set up a bereavement center after the incident. The riot police used tear gas, which caused panic among the public. Photo: Yudha Prabowo / AP Fired tear gas Riot police fired tear gas to end the riots, which caused many supporters breathing problems and fainting. In the panic that ensued, hundreds of people ran to an exit gate in an attempt to avoid the tear gas. Several were suffocated in the crowd, and others were trampled. Outside the stadium, the noise continued and a large number of cars were set on fire. Burning police cars outside the stadium. Photo: Yudha Prabowo / AP Rival clubs – Around 180 people are still being treated in hospital, police chief Nico Afinta said at a press conference, according to the state-run Indonesian news agency Antara. More than 300 were taken to hospital, but several died en route or after admission. The police chief said that they had suggested that only Arema supporters should be present at the match, given the rivalry between the two clubs. Around 3,000 out of a total of 40,000 supporters are said to have come out on the field, and ten police cars were vandalised, according to Afinta. Two policemen died and ten police cars were vandalized during the riots. Photo: Yudha Prabowo / AP Halting matches The Indonesian football association PSSI set up a group to investigate the incident. – We regret the actions of the Arema supporters at the Kanjuruhan stadium, says federation chief Mochamad Iriawan in a statement on Sunday. Matches in the Indonesian Liga 1 have been suspended for one week as a result of the incident, and Arema will not be allowed to play any more home matches this season. At least 129 people died in the violent riots. Many are still in hospital. Photo: Yudha Prabowo / AP



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