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South America’s Champions League match stopped less than 2 mins in after fans started burning stadium sections
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5/8/2026

South America’s Champions League match stopped less than 2 mins in after fans started burning stadium sections

Chaos engulfed a Copa Libertadores clash between CR Flamengo and Independiente Medellín after violent fan protests forced the match to be abandoned minutes after kick-off. Fires, pitch invasion attempts and attacks on journalists highlighted deep unrest surrounding Medellín’s ownership, with Flamengo now expected to receive a 3-0 victory under CONMEBOL regulations.

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Dramatic stoppage time double as York City snatch promotion in title decider
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Dramatic stoppage time double as York City snatch promotion in title decider

In an incredible finale to the National League season, York City secured promotion back to the Football League after a dramatic 1-1 draw against Rochdale. Emmanuel Dieseruvwe headed Rochdale into the lead in the 95th minute, sparking pitch invasions, but Josh Stones equalised in the 103rd minute to seal second place and promotion for York, who have been absent from the Football League for 10 years. Rochdale must now face the play-offs.

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York City secure dramatic promotion with stoppage-time equaliser against Rochdale
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York City secure dramatic promotion with stoppage-time equaliser against Rochdale

York City secured promotion back to the Football League in the most dramatic fashion, equalising in the 13th minute of added time to draw 1-1 with Rochdale at the Crown Oil Arena. Rochdale had seemed destined for the title when Emmanuel Dieseruvwe scored in the 95th minute, sparking pitch invasions, but Josh Stones' late goal handed York the point they needed. The two teams had amassed 212 points between them in a remarkable title race, with York finishing two points clear. Rochdale now face the play-offs starting 3 May.

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York City Secure Dramatic Promotion After 114th-Minute Equaliser Against Rochdale
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4/25/2026AI summary

York City Secure Dramatic Promotion After 114th-Minute Equaliser Against Rochdale

York City secured a dramatic return to the Football League after a decade away, beating Rochdale 1-1 in a match that went to the 114th minute. Mani Dieseruvwe had headed Rochdale into the lead in the 95th minute, sparking pitch invasions, but Josh Stones equalised in stoppage time to seal the point York needed for automatic promotion. The match featured multiple pitch invasions and incredible drama on the final day of the National League season.

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