October 30 – South American governing physique Conmebol have moved the semi-final of the Copa Libertadores between Penarol and Botafogo to the Centenario Stadium to permit visiting supporters to attend the match.
The second leg of the last-four encounter on Wednesday was initially scheduled for the 40,700 capability Campeon Del Siglo, Penarol’s dwelling floor, to the 60,235 capability Centenario Stadium, the bottom of the 1930 World Cup closing that serves as Uruguay’s nationwide stadium.
On the final minute, the Uruguayan authorities had banned Botafogo supporters from attending the match due to safety issues, however they relented when Conmebol switched the venue. In Brazil, Uruguayan followers had clashed with native police within the buildup to the primary leg.
Round 1,600 Botafogo are anticipated to attend the second leg in Montevideo. The Centenario Stadium, a a lot bigger venue than the Campeon Del Siglo, will permit the native police to supply the visiting supporters extra safety ensures.
Final week, Botafogo received the primary leg 5-0 and the Rio membership is on the cusp of reaching their first-ever Copa Libertadores closing. Within the different semi-final, Atletico Mineiro eradicated River Plate profitable 3-0 within the second leg after drawing the primary 0-0.
The ultimate shall be staged on November 30 on the Monumental Stadium, River Plate’s dwelling floor, in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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