The match between Botafogo and Cienciano ended with a confrontation between the players and the coach of Cienciano, Horacio Melgarejo. The incident occurred after the final whistle, with players from Botafogo approaching Melgarejo in an attempt to confront him. The situation escalated to the point where police had to be called to control the situation.
The confrontation was sparked by a statement made by Melgarejo after the first leg of the match, in which Cienciano won 6-1 in Peru. Melgarejo had said that he would not answer questions about the match, and that the result was not a surprise. This statement was seen as an insult by the players of Botafogo, who felt that it was disrespectful to their team.
In an interview after the second leg, Melgarejo refused to comment on the confrontation, saying that he did not want to cause any problems. However, the incident has already caused a stir in the football community, with many players and coaches weighing in on the issue.
For Botafogo, the elimination from the Copa Sul-Americana is a disappointment, but the team's focus will now shift to their next match in the Brazilian championship.