08/04/2021 18:50
Clarín.com
sports
Updated 08/04/2021 18:50
Around 350 members of the Police of the Province of Buenos Aires are part of the security operation for the superclassic this Wednesday in La Plata between Boca and River, for the round of 16 of the Argentine Cup, as ordered by the Agency of Prevention of Violence in Sports (Aprevide).
The operation began at 3 o'clock, that is, four hours before the start of the match, which is played in the "Unique" Stadium in the City of La Plata behind closed doors for public health issues.
"
We set up an operation that guarantees everyone's safety and that allows vaccination to continue even on match day
, without having to postpone it or change the venue," said
Gustavo Gómez
, Aprevide's executive secretary.
Police officers during Boca - River at the Estadio Único Diego Maradona.
(Mauricio Nievas)
“It is important that the Boca and River leaders help us not only by limiting the number of authorized spectators but also in their behavior during the game: respect distances, protocols, avoid crowding and also observe the game of one calm and respectful way, without outbursts or grievances towards the rival, "added the official.
River's flag
A thousand River fans gathered this Wednesday in the Buenos Aires neighborhood of Puerto Madero, where the players were staying, to make a banner of support for the Millionaire team, which will face Boca.
Around a thousand fans of the team led by Marcelo Gallardo ignored government instructions to prevent the spread of the coronavirus and gathered to encourage River, the main candidate to win the game that will be played on a neutral field and closed doors.
Police officers, alerted to the call that was made through social networks, prevented supporters from reaching the door of the hotel where the players stayed with a fence.
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