Conmebol said on Monday that authorities at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium They did not take into account their procedural recommendations in the face of the avalanche of fans that delayed the match for the final of the America Cup between Argentina and Colombia.
The match was postponed for more than an hour after thousands of ticketless fans stormed security and tried to force their way into the stadium. Police closed the gates, leaving dozens of people outside trying to get in.
“CONMEBOL was subject to the decisions made by the authorities of the Hard Rock Stadiumin accordance with the contractual responsibilities established for security operations,” the organization explained in a statement, following the flood of criticism of the event’s organization.
“In addition to the provisions set forth in said contract, CONMEBOL recommended to these authorities the procedures tested in events of this magnitude, which were NOT taken into account.“, he added without giving further details.
Some fans said they had paid thousands of dollars for tickets and were unable to enter the stadium, while the families of several Argentine players said they were caught up in the chaos.
The word of the organizers
A spokesman for the Hard Rock Stadium said in a statement Sunday that security closed the gates to control the entry process at a slower pace and ensure the safety of all the public present.
Argentina was crowned champion of the cup and added its fourth consecutive title by beating Colombia 1-0 with a goal from Lautaro Martínez in extra time.
“We regret that the acts of violence caused by malicious people have marred a final that was set to be a great sporting event”said Conmebol.
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