Liverpool star Darwin Nunez jumped into the stands and threw punches at supporters in an extraordinary post-match brawl after Uruguay were dumped out of the Copa America on Wednesday night

An emotional Nunez was held back by security as he and his teammates took matters into their own hands just minutes after a feisty 1-0 semi-final defeat against Colombia in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Following the conclusion of the match, a scuffle broke out in the stands where Uruguay and Colombia fans were seated. Liverpool forward Darwin Nunez is seen to be at the center of it.

Nunez and teammates climbed a staircase into the crowd, the Associated Press reported. It took more than 10 minutes for police to restore order. The public address announcer asked for fans to leave the stadium, but several supporters remained.

About 100 Uruguayan fans and members of the federation staff remained on the field more than 20 minutes after the final whistle, while Colombia fans made their way out to celebrate their victory.

South American football’s governing body CONMEBOL, which organizes Copa America, said it is investigating the incident.

“I thought that the incident ended with some argument on the midfield and when I saw that happening I went to the locker room,” Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa said in a press conference. “I thought that they were thanking the fans for their support. But then I learned that there were some problems over there unfortunately.”

Uruguay will take on Canada Saturday night in the third-place match of the tournament, while Colombia advance to Sunday’s final against Lionel Messi’s Argentina.

It remains to be seen how the postgame scuffle is handled by CONMEBOL and each respective team, and whether any disciplinary measures will be leveled.

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