Independiente seek to lift stadium ban for Banfield clash | OneFootball

Independiente held a meeting with the authorities of the Agency for the Prevention of Violence in Sport (APreViDe) to define the new security protocol and lift the closure of the Libertadores de América - Ricardo Enrique Bochini stadium for Saturday's match against Banfield.

Last Wednesday, August 20, barbarism took over the match between Independiente and the University of Chile in Avellaneda for the second leg of the Copa Sudamericana round of 16 that was suspended due to serious and violent incidents. Hours later, these serious events resulted in the closure of the stadium for investigations and, in sports terms, the 'Rojo' was disqualified from the tournament on Thursday.

Because of this closure, the weekend match of August 24 against Platense at home was suspended and, this Saturday, Independiente would return to their home after the incidents against the University of Chile.

Therefore, the authorities of the 'Rojo' and APreViDe held a meeting to define the new security protocol and lift the closure of the stadium. Independiente made a presentation in which the provincial body made some minor modifications and it could be approved this Monday.

In addition, one of the highlighted points is that APreViDe and the Buenos Aires police will have more influence in the operation. Thus, Independiente would play at their stadium next Saturday against Banfield with full capacity from 16.45 hours.

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