Mexico nationwide crew supervisor Javier Aguirre was left with a bloodied head after being hit by a can thrown from the gang throughout their Concacaf Nations League recreation with Honduras.
Aguirre might be seen strolling throughout the pitch in San Pedro Sula with blood pouring down his face following his aspect’s 2-0 defeat.
The 65-year-old was rapidly tended to by his assist workers whereas a line of safety holding up riot shields surrounded him as litter thrown from the stands was strewn about their toes.
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The Mexico boss performed down the incident, saying it was not value speaking about.
“They [Honduras] deserved to win, they have been higher than us in areas,” stated Aguirre.
“I’ve received nothing left however to congratulate them, and nicely, to attempt to raise my crew’s spirit.
“The opposite factor, there’s no level in even mentioning it as a result of nicely it’s soccer, I’m not one to complain.”
The Mexican soccer federation condemned the behaviour, saying in an announcement that it had “no place in our sport”.
The assertion added: “We demand that Concacaf takes quick and decisive motion to handle this matter.
“Soccer must be a celebration, not a battleground.”
Concacaf echoed the sentiment and confirmed the incident will probably be referred to its disciplinary committee.
“The safety of the groups and followers is a precedence for Concacaf. These kinds of violent behaviors haven’t any place in soccer.”
Mexico will probably be hoping to beat the 2-0 deficit on Tuesday once they once more meet Honduras within the return leg with a spot within the Nations League semi-finals subsequent yr up for grabs.