Venue in doubt: Central Norte v Colón at Gimnasia y Tiro’s ground | OneFootball

Despite being days away from the kickoff, the match between Central Norte and Colón de Santa Fe, corresponding to the second date of the Primera Nacional, is already generating intense activity in the government offices of Salta. The main news is a possible change of stadium for the match that will be broadcast on the AFA Play platform, a modification that would alter the logistics for the Salta team to host the "Sabalero."

The reason behind this potential move is a direct request from the Government of Salta. The local authorities have an absolute priority to preserve the turf of the provincial stadium Padre Ernesto Martearena due to a high-profile commitment: the Copa Argentina clash between Boca Juniors and Gimnasia de Chivilcoy, scheduled for the upcoming February 24. Given the need to maintain the playing field in optimal conditions, the "Cuervo" would be forced to seek an alternative venue.

In this context, the option gaining the most traction is the Gimnasia y Tiro stadium. Although it is a venue with less capacity, it has the necessary authorization for the category and has recently hosted official matches. However, this change of venue is not the only issue on the agenda; the Security agencies are still analyzing the authorization for visiting fans. The final decision will depend on whether an effective operation can be guaranteed without compromising the resources allocated for the subsequent "Xeneize" match.

For now, the atmosphere is cautious as they await official confirmations. Nonetheless, in Santa Fe, they are closely monitoring these developments, as the change of venue and the decision regarding the presence of their fans are factors that could directly influence the outcome of the match.

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