Robbery outside Vasco da Gama match traps fans
A football fan traveling from Minas Gerais to watch a Vasco da Gama match was robbed alongside his girlfriend and a friend outside the stadium, uol.com.br reported. The victim, Cristian, recounted that thieves stole their belongings before turning violent toward the women in the group.
Stolen phones block stadium entry
The robbery left the group without their mobile phones, preventing them from accessing their QR code-coded match tickets. Cristian, a resident of a small town of roughly 16,000 residents in the Zona da Mata region of Minas Gerais, described the ordeal in an interview with UOL.
The assailants targeted the women after taking Cristian’s jacket. Four individuals approached the companions, punching one woman and slamming her against a wall. Another friend was grabbed by the hair and threatened with a firearm while ordered to drop her belongings.
Victims describe humiliating aftermath
Cristian detailed the psychological toll of the attack, noting that bystanders watched without intervening. It was a humiliating, terrifying, horrifying situation.
Cristian told UOL, describing a night marked by sleeplessness and lingering trauma. The group filed a police report before managing to secure an Uber ride away from the scene.
UOL reviewed the police report confirming the incident but withheld filing details to protect the privacy of the victims.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was Cristian traveling from?
Cristian traveled from a small municipality of approximately 16,000 residents located in the Zona da Mata region of Minas Gerais.
Why couldn’t the group enter the stadium?
The group lost their mobile phones during the robbery, making it impossible to access their digital tickets, which were issued via QR codes.
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