VIDEO: Liverpool star Darwin Nunez consoles son after fight with fans at the end of chaotic Copa America semi-final clash between Uruguay & Colombia – with lack of police presence slammed

The Liverpool striker was left disappointed at the final whistle after suffering a 1-0 defeat against South American rivals that were reduced to 10 men in a dramatic last-four encounter. Jefferson Lerma netted the only goal of the game six minutes before half-time.

After the game had finished, Nunez was among those seen climbing into the crowd to confront Colombian supporters. He was caught up in a fight between players, officials and supporters – with the 25-year-old forward being caught by one punch.

Uruguay captain Jose Maria Gimenez told reporters that players took decisive action after seeing friends and family that had been sat behind the team benches targeted by opposition supporters. He said, when calling out the lack of security at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte: “It was a disaster; there was no police and we had to defend our families. This is because of two or three who have one drink too many. A certain sector of the Colombian fans made an avalanche where our loved ones were.”

Nunez managed to get his family to safety on the pitch, but looked visibly shaken when sharing a hug with his son on the field. A number of other Uruguayan players and staff are said to have been punched and kicked during the incident, which is now waiting on an official response from CONMEBOL.