Thousands of people had earlier gathered around at the city's Obelisk² monument to party despite the result.

 

However, later in the evening, the scene turned violent as dozens of youths began throwing rocks at police and damaging store fronts.

 

At least 50 people were detained³ and 15 police officers were reported injured.

 

The mood among the crowd that had gathered after the match was initially⁴ good-natured, the BBC's Wyre Davies reports from Buenos Aires.

 

However, late on Sunday evening rioting⁵ broke out on the Avenida 9 de Julio, the city's main thoroughfare（大路）, our correspondent⁶ reports.

 

 

Police fired tear gas and rubber bullets at rioters. Some incidents of looting were also reported.

 

Local media reported that hardcore football fans were responsible for some of the violence.

 

Parents could be seen running away from the violence with their children.

 

Before the violence, many had gathered to celebrate Argentina's performance in the tournament, with many saying they were still proud of the team.

 

"We have nothing to regret, we played first rate," Horacio Laseira told AP.

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