Police back Maracanã for Vasco v Boca, Pedrinho vows legal appeal | OneFootball

The Military Police recommended the Maracanã as the most suitable option to host Vasco vs. Boca Juniors in the Copa Sudamericana semifinal. The indication came during a meeting held this Wednesday at Rio City Hall and could intensify the dispute involving the stadium for the October 20 clash. Vasco, who are still trying to make São Januário viable for the match, gained a new argument to take the matter to court and seek the Maracanã. President Pedrinho said he intends to pursue legal action if he cannot get authorization to play at Vasco’s stadium. “I’m going to take the Maracanã issue to court. Today, actually (...) My priority against Boca is São Januário, regardless of whether it’s four thousand (away tickets). If there’s a possibility of São Januário being denied, I’m going to take the Maracanã issue to court,” Pedrinho said. This week, the Maracanã Consortium, managed by Flamengo and Fluminense, denied Vasco’s request to host the game at the stadium. The management cited wear on the pitch and the match schedule as reasons for the decision. With the Military Police’s position, Vasco now has a new element to challenge the denial. According to the assessment presented at the meeting, the security plan for the clash against Boca would be better carried out at the Maracanã.Vasco still trying for São JanuárioDespite the movement around the Maracanã, Vasco are still trying to secure approval for São Januário. The stadium, however, does not meet the minimum capacity of 30,000 seats set by Conmebol for a continental semifinal. The club submitted a plan to expand the area allocated to Boca Juniors supporters and is seeking special authorization from the entity. The initial proposal provides for around 2,500 tickets for the Argentines, but Vasco are working to reach the 4,000 required by the regulations.

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