13 minutes into the second half – Brazil’s match is stopped after homophobic shouts from Mexican fans
The friendly match between Brazil and Mexico on Saturday night in the United States was suspended for approximately two minutes as an anti-homophobia measure. In the 13th minute of the second half, American referee Lukas Shabala stopped the match after hearing anti-gay screams in the stands behind Alisson’s goal at Kyle Field, in College Station, Texas.
The screams came as the Brazilian goalkeeper took the goal kick. The referee then gathered the players in the middle of the field, and the stadium screen displayed the message: “Due to the screaming that was just heard, the match has been temporarily suspended. Persons identified as engaging in discriminatory screaming will be removed from the stadium.”
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With the ball rolling, it was a lively friendly match in front of 85,249 fans. Brazil led 2-0 in the first half thanks to goals from Andreas Pereira and Gabriel Martinelli, but Quiñones and Martinez were able to equalize for Mexico in the final stage. But in stoppage time, Endrek scored the winning goal for the Brazilian team, 3-2.
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