The 2024 Copa America last was delayed by half-hour after supporters with out tickets breached safety exterior the Exhausting Rock Stadium.
Footage circulated on social media displaying followers breaking by means of one of many stadium’s most important gates, with police making a number of arrests whereas making an attempt to stem the circulate of individuals.
The gate was subsequently locked down, whereas supporters have been seen receiving medical consideration and asking for water within the stifling circumstances.
The Copa America’s climax between Argentina and Colombia was as a consequence of start at 8pm native time (1am BST), however Copa America confirmed that kick-off had been pushed again.
“We wish to inform you that people with out tickets won’t be allowed entry into the stadium,” they wrote on X.
“Solely these with bought tickets can be permitted entry as soon as entry is reopened. We additionally inform you that the match can be delayed by half-hour, beginning at 8:30 PM [local time].”
Reigning champions Argentina are looking for a record-breaking sixteenth Copa America triumph, whereas Colombia goal their second title – and first since 2001.
We wish to inform you that people with out tickets won’t be allowed entry into the stadium.
Solely these with bought tickets can be permitted entry as soon as entry is reopened.We additionally inform you that the match can be delayed by half-hour, beginning at 8:30 PM.
— CONMEBOL Copa América™️ ENG (@copaamerica_ENG) July 14, 2024
