Concern at Patronato over possible Colón fans joining as members: why? | OneFootball

The buildup to the interzonal clash between Patronato and Colón has already started off the pitch. In recent hours, the leadership of the Entre Ríos club has raised concerns over the possibility that Sabalero fans may try to get in as members to pay less.

For this match, which will be played on Sunday at 4 p.m. at Presbítero Bartolomé Grella Stadium, with coverage by Radio GOL 96.7, 1,500 tickets for neutral fans have gone on sale. The condition is clear: those entering through that option may not wear colors identifying the visiting team.

However, the main concern lies in another alternative. A general admission ticket costs 70,000 pesos, while the club membership fee is 25,000 pesos. It is the end of the month, and money is tight. There is also the option of entering by buying a non-member ticket, which costs 30,000 pesos, but it is risky, since during the security check, if it is noticed that the address is not in Entre Ríos, entry will be denied. This difference has opened the door to a tactic that is already being closely examined in Paraná: that Colón supporters may choose to sign up as members solely for this match and take seats in the home stands.

The situation is causing concern at Patronato, which wants to maintain organizational control and avoid possible conflicts in the stands, in a matchup that always carries extra spice because of the proximity between the two cities. But above all, they want to make the most of the Sabalero turnout to gain a bigger financial return. Meanwhile, the security operation and logistics are still being assessed, in a buildup that is already adding tension before the opening whistle.

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