Stadium evacuated after hectic Brazilian football riot

A Brazilian football match had to be abandoned and the stadium evacuated after chaos broke out on the field and in the stands.

The ill-tempered game between Gama and Brasiliense descended into utter mayhem when a second half foul sparked widespread violence.

What began with players and officials from both sides kicking and punching one another, soon spilled into the stands as riot police were called into action.

One fan could be seen on the footage stealing a massive banner from the opposition supporters, which resulted in a giant tug-of-war in the middle of the pitch.

The referee was forced to end the game with the teams locked at 1-1 and police had to intervene with pepper gas.

Amazingly, no arrests were made and while no fans were admitted to the hospital, one police offer was injured with a cut to his face.