This is the shocking moment players turn on their own supporters after a heavy league defeat to a side which had trounced them in a previous cup match. One of the losing footballers hit an angry fan with a left hook before a teammate followed up with a kick.

Although the victim was behind fencing, footage of the ugly incident showed the punch connected and he appeared to be bleeding from a wound to his lip as he retreated to a safe distance.

Several families including children were sat nearby.

The assaults happened after Argentinian side Independiente de Neuquen lost 3-0 at home to regional rivals Cipoletti.

Riot police were standing just a few feet away but appeared to do nothing to apprehend the home side player who hit out first, identified locally as striker Manuel Berra.

The player who followed up with a kick was named as defender Federico Cataldi.

Local reports said problems started during the match when hooligans started throwing stones onto the pitch as third-division side Independiente de Neuquen were staring a new defeat in the face against their biggest rivals.

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