Vasco da Gama push to face Boca at home after Maracanã snub | OneFootball

The lead-up to the international clash between Boca and Vasco da Gama added another chapter of high organizational tension in recent hours. Unable to use the Maracanã Stadium, the Rio-based club is desperately trying to keep home-field advantage at São Januário. However, the venue does not meet regulatory requirements or ticket distribution rules.

Rio de Janeiro’s side’s intention runs head-on into the regulations of the South American Football Confederation. Unable to move its home match to the stadium where Flamengo and Fluminense play, the Cruzmaltino club submitted an express renovation plan to expand the capacity of its ground.

Despite the renovations, São Januário would only be able to hold 27,000 spectators, a figure that falls short under current statutes. CONMEBOL regulations set a minimum of 30,000 seats for this stage of the tournament, an unavoidable requirement to guarantee safety and the spectacle.

São Januário Stadium does not comply with CONMEBOL regulations.

Boca demands the 4,000 tickets required by the regulations

The other point of friction lies in the allocation for fans planning to travel to Rio. Vasco da Gama offered a reduced package of 2,700 tickets, subject to a reciprocal agreement for the same number when it has to visit the mythical Bombonera.

Faced with this proposal, the Boca leadership was categorical and flatly rejected the Brazilian club’s informal offer. The team from La Ribera is formally demanding the delivery of the 4,000 tickets stipulated by the official regulations, safeguarding the right of Xeneize supporters to massively back the team.

Boca wants 4,000 fans to travel to Brazil.

In the coming hours, South American football’s governing bodies will have to decide whether they approve the stadium exception or force the Rio side to move to a larger venue. Meanwhile, Boca await the decision.

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