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Argentine security chief slams Copa Libertadores organizers after River-Boca saga

Security chief of Argentina Sergio Berni slammed Copa Libertadores organizers after the farcical finish in Buenos Aires.

Argentina's Ministry of Security secretary Sergio Berni slammed the "irresponsibility", after the farcical suspension of the Copa Libertadores last-16 clash between River Plate and Boca Juniors.

With the second leg of the tie at 0-0 at halftime, the fixture did not get underway after the break with visiting River players alleged to have come under a tear gas attack from Boca fans at the La Bombonera on Thursday.

After more than one hour of deliberations between players and officials, the fixture was suspended - with no decision formalized on if the remainder of the tie will be completed at a later date, with River 1-0 up on aggregate.