Flamengo demand action from Conmebol after Libertadores game is called off | OneFootball

What was Flamengo’s demand after the canceled Libertadores match?

Conmebol canceled Flamengo’s match against Independiente Medellín (COL) this Thursday (07) in the Libertadores. Because of this, the club’s technical director, José Boto, made a demand to the South American governing body.

— The match has been suspended, and now proceedings will be opened and, obviously, we expect that, for safety reasons beyond Flamengo and Conmebol’s control — since it is the responsibility of the home team — we will be awarded the three points. Obviously, that has not been decided yet, it will be judged later, but that is what we expect, we expect nothing else.

Why was Flamengo’s match halted?

Just three minutes into the match, some Independiente Medellín fans threw explosives, broke through the stands’ barriers, and invaded the pitch. The referee then halted the game for safety reasons.

The players returned to the locker room and stayed there for an hour. After a long wait, Conmebol decided to cancel the match.

Can Flamengo win the match by forfeit?

Flamengo is now seeking to be awarded the three points by forfeit. That is because Conmebol has already set a precedent after awarding victory to Fortaleza in a match against Colo-Colo (CHI) in the 2025 Libertadores. However, the governing body has not yet announced what the final result of the match will be.

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