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Young female referee attacked during amateur football match in Argentina

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Young female referee attacked during amateur football match in Argentina
A 20-year-old female referee was assaulted during an amateur football match in Argentina, in an incident that has sparked outrage and renewed concerns over violence in grassroots sport.

The attack took place during a Copa Potrero elimination fixture between Cooperativa Libertad and La Banda del Moy in Bahía Blanca last weekend.

Footage of the incident, which has circulated widely on social media, shows several individuals entering the pitch and confronting referee Victoria Cruz before she was knocked to the ground and assaulted.

Chaos on the pitch

Video from the match shows a group approaching Cruz moments before the situation escalated.

She was pushed over, dragged by the hair and struck, whilst players from both sides attempted to intervene and separate those involved.

The disorder forced police to attend the scene to restore control.

A player, Rodrigo Ortega, 24, was also injured during the outbreak of violence.

Injuries and medical treatment

According to police reports, Cruz suffered minor injuries.

However, local officials have indicated the young referee was left badly shaken by the incident.

Gustavo Ruiz Díaz, director of the Independent Referees School of Bahía Blanca, said Cruz received multiple blows to the head and briefly lost consciousness.

Ortega sustained injuries to his groin and left leg and was transported by ambulance to Hospital Penna for medical assessment.

Investigation underway

Authorities confirmed that those responsible for the assaults have not yet been identified. An investigation is ongoing.

Police intervention prevented further escalation, but the incident has raised serious questions about safety measures at amateur sporting events.

Club apology

Following the match, La Banda del Moy issued a public apology on social media, acknowledging responsibility and pledging to prevent a similar incident in the future.
We are going to take responsibility for our own actions and take measures so that this does not happen again.
The club added that it has been active for a decade and said this was the first time such an episode had occurred.

Referees' association condemns violence

The Independent Referees Association of Bahía Blanca also released a statement condemning the attack and expressing solidarity with Cruz.

The organisation said it "strongly condemns the acts of violence" and reaffirmed that "there is no place for violence on or off the field of play."

Wider concerns over abuse in sport

Incidents involving abuse of referees have become an increasing concern across all levels of football globally, with governing bodies repeatedly calling for stronger protections and stricter sanctions.

For many within the sport, the assault on a young official simply doing her job highlights the risks faced by referees and the urgent need for cultural change in how match officials are treated.

As investigations continue, the focus remains on Cruz's recovery and on ensuring accountability for those involved.

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