Instituto de Cordoba players were left without their kits during a penalty shootout after a group of their fans stormed the pitch and stole the team’s uniforms from the bench. The team was in Uruguay for a series of friendly matches as they prepare for the upcoming season. After losing their previous game against Danubio on Saturday, Instituto faced Defensor Sporting, ending in a 1-1 draw followed by penalties.

NOTE: Fans stole the kits from Instituto’s substitutes during the match.

Translation: NOTA: Los hinchas robaron las camisetas a los suplentes de Instituto durante el partido.

As players watched the match unfold, some fans entered the field and quickly made off with the jerseys, even as some players attempted to intervene. Footage from the event showed the players without their kits as the penalties commenced.

The start of the Argentinian league is on the weekend of January 26, with the first match set for January 23. The initial part of the tournament (Apertura) is scheduled to conclude in June, while the second phase (Clausura) will begin in July and end in December.