Argentina is celebrates 1-0 win over arch-rivals Brazil with fans who clashed with police in shocking event that witnessed a lot of violence and many supporters wounded.

The supporters were struck with batons, delaying kickoff

The World Cup winners clinched a narrow 1-0 win over old rivals Brazil at the infamous Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Tuesday night but the blockbuster matchup was marred before it even began.

Ahead of the game, rival supporters began fighting with one another during the Brazilian national anthem before clashing with police, forcing kickoff to be delayed by half an hour.

It is unclear what sparked the incident but rival supporters were seen showing one another with some even ripping the seats from the stands and launching them at one another.

Hoards of Rio de Janeiro police swiftly intervened but struggled to curb the melee before shockingly using batons on the brawling fans

Parts of seats flew around and hit some of the spectators behind one of the goals. At least one fan left the stadium bleeding from his head, while a video of the scenes showed a supporter profusely bleeding while lying on a gurney on the ground.