SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Brazilian club Gremio faced sanctions on Monday, including a possible ban on future home matches, after angry fans invaded the pitch and smashed up the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) screen following their 3-1 loss to Palmeiras.
The home fans were angry after VAR annulled an equaliser in the dying minutes of Sunday's game with the score at 2-1.
Some Gremio fans invaded the pitch while others fought on the terraces. The players, who were leaving the field, sought refuge in the dressing rooms.
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