Why Vasco da Gama can't use their stadium for the semi-final v Boca | OneFootball

Boca secured a place in the Copa Sudamericana semifinal after beating São Paulo 2-1 on aggregate. The blue-and-gold club’s next opponent in the international competition will be Vasco da Gama, who qualified after defeating Independiente de Santa Fe at home, at the São Januário stadium. However, to face the Xeneize, Pedro Emanuel’s side will not be able to use it and will have to find another venue to host the match.

The team led by Rodolfo Arruabarrena is among the four best teams in the Sudamericana and remains alive in its pursuit of the final, which will be played on November 21 in Colombia. To reach the next stage, the Xeneize will have to get past Vasco da Gama in a tie that will be anything but easy.

Boca will face Vasco da Gama in the Sudamericana semifinal.

Having entered the tournament through the playoff round, Boca will not play the second leg at home in the semifinal, just as in the previous rounds. The tie will begin at La Bombonera, and they will look to seal qualification in Brazil. However, the Gigante da Colina will not be able to host at its usual São Januário stadium due to its capacity. CONMEBOL regulations require a minimum capacity of 30,000 spectators for the semifinal, and the venue holds fewer than 22,000.

Where Boca could play against Vasco da Gama in Brazil

The second leg of the Copa Sudamericana semifinal will have to be played at either the Maracanã stadium or the Nilton Santos stadium, also in Rio de Janeiro. Meanwhile, the exact dates and kickoff times for the Boca vs. Vasco da Gama tie, scheduled for the weeks of October 13 and 20, are still to be confirmed.

The Nilton Santos stadium is the one most likely to host the match.

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