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The Copa Libertadores final second leg was suspended in farcical circumstances after Boca Juniors' team bus was left almost destroyed and two players sent to hospital following an ambush by River Plate fans.
The clash between River and Boca at the Monumental looked to go ahead as late as two and a half hours after the original kick-off time, before CONMEBOL finally opted to reschedule amid widespread confusion and conflicting reports.
Tensions have been high around the Argentine capital Buenos Aires for weeks since it was confirmed that the two arch-rivals would meet in a two-legged decider.
Many, then, were relieved when the opening clash, a 2-2 draw in Boca's Bombonera, passed off relatively without incident, despite a 24-hour delay due to rain.
When Boca's squad made their way to the Monumental for the return match on Saturday, however, all hell broke loose.
Carlos Tevez and his team-mates were greeted by a hail of bottles and other missiles from River fans in the streets surrounding the stadium which shattered the glass of Boca's coach.
Police efforts to disperse the troublemakers only made matters worse, as tear gas fired by authorities made its way through the broken windows and seriously affected the players on the bus.
Boca eventually arrived at the Monumental in their half-destroyed vehicle, where several squad members showed signs of injury or sickness related to the serious incidents outside.
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