Key meeting at AFA: Racing hope to lift Cilindro ban for River clash | OneFootball

Racing is hopeful about having their fans present in the match against River for the round of 16 of the Clausura: Diego Milito went to the AFA for a key meeting to try to lift the sanction on the Cilindro, and a resolution is expected this Tuesday.

The president of the Academy held a meeting with Claudio Tapia - the head of the AFA - and representatives of Aprevide, with the intention of overturning the punishment imposed by the security agency of the province of Buenos Aires.

The Agency sanctioned Racing with three matches behind closed doors due to the use of fireworks during the reception against Flamengo in the second leg of the Copa Libertadores semifinals. The Academy has already served one match (the victory against Defensa y Justicia last Saturday, November 8).

The report highlighted the "lack of organization for control and surveillance." Moreover, once the public can return, the first three matches must be played without drums, trumpets, flags, streamers, banners, or any element that requires prior authorization, which severely limits the usual colorfulness of the stadium.

After the confirmation that Racing will be the home team in the round of 16 of the Clausura, and no less than against River, Diego Milito met with Tapia and representatives of Aprevide: a resolution is expected this Tuesday.

In the Avellaneda club, they are optimistic about receiving a favorable ruling, although it still remains to be defined whether they will be able to have 100 percent capacity, reduced capacity, or if there will be any other restrictions.

Racing will face River in the most intense match of the round of 16 of the Torneo Clausura, on Monday, November 24 at 19:15 at the Cilindro de Avellaneda. The directors are hopeful about having fans in the stands.

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