At least six have been injured as Argentinean soccer fans lost control at the Velez Sarsfield stadium after River Plate beat Arsenal.

Just before kick-off in the match between Arsenal de Sarandi and River Plate, film footage shows dozens of supporters fighting, some using ripped out plastic seats and sticks as weapons.

Alberto Crescenti, a city paramedics' director reported three men hospitalized; one with a severe head injury and two others with less extreme injuries.

River Plate, coached by former Argentina captain Diego Simeone, beat Arsenal 1-0 to lead the table with 18 points from eight games. They remain unbeaten.

Since November 2007, three fans have died in football-related violence in Argentina.

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