Soccer-Chilean derby postponed after deadly Copa Libertadores stampede


SANTIAGO, Apr 11 (Reuters) -The Chilean derby between Universidad de Chile and Colo Colo that was due to take place on Sunday has been postponed after two young fans were killed on Thurday in a stampede at a Copa Libertadores match at the Monumental stadium on Thursday.

Security Minister Luis Cordero confirmed the postponement between Chile's two most popular teams after a report by the Carabineros - the local police - cited unsafe conditions for Sunday's match.

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