Former Brazilian champions Bahia were leading 2-0 against local side Fluminense at half time in a Baiano state championship match in Feira de Santana when rival fans clashed on the terraces.
Police immediately resorted to tear gas with the fumes reaching other parts of the ground, affecting supporters in the stands and players returning to the pitch after halftime.
Players rushed to the exit of the small stadium to escape the effects of the tear gas and recover before play could resume, some sitting in the car park wiping their eyes, the newspaper's website reported while showing pictures of the scenes.
Last month, police in the northern state of Rondonia resorted to pepper spray to try to get two players to leave the pitch after they were sent off and refused to accept the referee's decision, sparking a free-for-all.
"In general, I think I was okay," said Robinho, who has scored five goals in eight games since his return in January on loan from Manchester City.
"I think I have to improve for the (Paulista) semi-final, look after myself to get there in good shape," he told reporters.
He scored in his team's 2-1 win over Cerro Porteno of Paraguay in a mid-week Libertadores Cup match.
The semi-finalists for the second stage of the Carioca (Rio de Janeiro) championship are the city's big four, Flamengo, Fluminense, Vasco da Gama and Botafogo.
Botafogo, who won the first stage, face "Flu" next Saturday and Carioca and national title holders Flamengo meet Vasco on Sunday.
