Palmeiras complain, Fonte Nova pitch firm says quality is “up to standard” | OneFootball

This Sunday, Palmeiras was defeated 1-0 by Bahia at Casa de Apostas Fonte Nova, in the 25th round of the Brazilian Championship. After the match, Verdão, led by Abel Ferreira, complained about the pitch conditions at the Bahia stadium, which, in turn, stated that the field was “within the established compliance standards.”

“A maintenance intervention was carried out on the pitch. Although this activity temporarily impacted the aesthetic coloration of the grass cover, the main technical indicators of traction, compaction, resistance, and humidity remain within the established compliance standards,” the stadium said in an official statement.

Pitch maintenance company speaks out

In addition to Fonte Nova itself, Greenleaf, the company responsible for the stadium’s pitch maintenance, stated that despite the altered aesthetic coloration, the field’s parameters are within legal specifications.

“The most recent maintenance intervention carried out on the Arena Fonte Nova pitch resulted in a temporary impact on its aesthetic coloration. We emphasize that all the main technical indicators of the pitch remain in full compliance with the established standards, with daily measurements being taken to ensure the maintenance of these parameters,” said Greenleaf.

“Specifically, the parameters of traction, compaction, resistance, and humidity level are within the ideal specifications, ensuring the structural and functional integrity of the surface for use. The full recovery of the expected visual tone will occur soon,” the company concluded.

Match report says otherwise

In the match report for Palmeiras vs. Bahia, referee Anderson Daronco, who officiated the game, described the conditions of the Arena Fonte Nova pitch.

“I inform that the pitch at Arena Fonte Nova Stadium was not in good condition for playing football, being in a regular state. I also report that the pitch showed, practically in its entirety, a lot of green paint to cover its imperfections,” wrote Anderson Daronco.

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