Vasco ‘to expand’ São Januário for Boca, Maracanã court move only as last resort | OneFootball

According to TMC, Vasco are working to stage the Copa Sul-Americana semi-final second leg against Boca Juniors at São Januário, studying engineering and logistics to raise capacity and meet Conmebol demands for 20 October.

A bid to use the Maracanã via the courts is a fallback. Action against the concession run by Flamengo and Fluminense would only be filed if all North Zone adaptations are formally exhausted.

With a 30,000-seat requirement, talks with public bodies have intensified to obtain favourable reports that could permit a larger crowd. President Pedrinho has signalled plans to expand the away end for Argentine fans, seeking an exceptional clearance.

The first leg is on 13 October at La Bombonera. Operational meetings with the Fire Department and Military Police are being accelerated, as the confederation must have the venue confirmed 10 days in advance for broadcast and security.

Any lawsuit is being weighed to avoid draining disputes that might distract the first team. Head coach Pedro Emanuel and the squad remain focused on the Brasileirão and Copa do Brasil, while lawyers await the right moment if refusal from the South American body persists.

The priority is to create a cauldron in Rio and push the side towards the final on 21 November at Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Meléndez, Barranquilla. The coming days will be decisive for the technical proposal.

Source: PaponaColina

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