Violent clashes erupted between fans of Tunisian team Espérance Sportive de Tunis and South African side Mamelodi Sundowns on April 1.

Footage captured by Tendai Joe shows the moment the two sets of fans began throwing missiles and objects at each other during the Tunisian side's 1-0 loss.

The clip also shows one fan dangerously hanging from the stand. Another supporter is seen attempting to safely help him up.

Joe told Newsflare: "They were frustrated by the loss. They travelled from Tunisia to South Africa and expected a win. So they started attacking the winning team fans and a fight broke out.

"They were using flares and throwing missiles, they broke barricades and it got ugly. There were even injuries."

The South African side will travel to Tunis for the CAF Champions League quarter-final second leg.

Title: Violent Clashes Erupt as Espérance Fans Attack Mamelodi Sundowns Supporters After Defeat

A CAF Champions League match between Espérance Sportive de Tunis and Mamelodi Sundowns ended in chaos as violent clashes broke out in the stands following Sundowns’ 1-0 victory.

How the Violence Started

Tensions had been building throughout the game, with Espérance fans growing increasingly frustrated as their team struggled to equalize. When the final whistle blew, securing Sundowns’ hard-fought win, emotions boiled over. Instead of accepting the result, Espérance supporters broke through the protective barriers that had been set up to separate them from the Sundowns fans.

Videos from inside the stadium show Espérance supporters storming towards the Sundowns section, throwing objects, and physically attacking rival fans. Security personnel attempted to intervene, but the sheer aggression of the Espérance supporters made it difficult to immediately control the situation.

Panic and Chaos in the Stands

As the violence escalated, Sundowns fans were forced to flee, with some trying to escape the stadium while others sought safety in different sections. Witnesses report that chairs, bottles, and other objects were hurled, creating a dangerous and volatile situation. Some Sundowns fans sustained injuries in the chaos, while others desperately tried to shield themselves from the onslaught.

Security Struggles to Regain Control

Stadium security and law enforcement rushed to separate the warring factions, using shields and batons to push back the rioting Espérance supporters. Despite their efforts, it took several minutes to bring the situation under control, as pockets of violence continued to erupt in different areas of the stadium.

Football Marred by Fan Violence

The violent scenes have sparked outrage among football fans and officials, with many calling for strict action against Espérance Sportive de Tunis for failing to control their supporters. Football is meant to be a celebration of talent and competition, but incidents like these highlight the ongoing issue of fan violence in major tournaments.

CAF and stadium officials are expected to launch an investigation into the incident, and there could be severe consequences for Espérance if found guilty of failing to control their fans.

This shocking attack serves as a reminder of the dangers of unchecked football hooliganism and raises questions about stadium security and the safety of traveling supporters.

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Check out the disturbing footage of the incident, showing how Espérance fans stormed through barriers and attacked Mamelodi Sundowns supporters in a violent post-match clash.