The conversations have been going on since the early hours of the morning San Lorenzo, Godoy CruzTHE Professional League and Government Security of the City of Buenos Aires. The heavy and persistent rains that have caused destruction and flooding in the AMBA area, combined with the orange alert throughout the day, put at risk the match that Ciclón and Tomba will play this Wednesday at 7pm. Is it suspended?
Since Tuesday night, more than 100 millimeters of water has fallen in some neighborhoods of the city. Warnings are expected in the afternoon for possible hailstorms and strong gusts of wind. Power outages affect thousands of users. The outlook is not encouraging for the organization of an outdoor sporting event.
Moreover, the streets surrounding the San Lorenzo stadiumAvenida Perito Moreno (where schools and much of the public enter), Varela and Francisco Fernández de la Cruz, They were flooded for most of the day and they could get complicated again if rainfall returns in the afternoon. The grass also reflected bodies of water due to the storm.
The playing field, however, is not the main disadvantage as it has excellent drainage. When it stops raining, the water accumulated in the grass disappears after 15 minutes and the ball rolls. The issue is access and protection for all participants in the Bajo Flores area.
Viale Perito Moreno seen from the fourth floor of the San Lorenzo court.“It’s not my decision but I have to have people’s health and safety at heart. In my opinion the SanLorenzo match should be suspended”said Jorge Macri, head of the government of Buenos Aires, on the A24. The CABA Security Committee recommended suspending the meeting, it was learned Clarion.
The San Lorenzo management asked if it was possible to plan a police operation for this Thursday at the same time and the answer was yes. However, The Mendoza club tries to compete this Wednesday as he has tickets to return to Cuyo on Thursday at 11am. Also, next Monday is the Argentine Cup match against San Martín de San Juan and that would mean one less day of rest.
In the Professional League they reported after midday that for the moment the match is taking place as planned because the weather has given respite. In the New Gasometer, in fact, everything is being prepared to contest it normally and no staff has been informed of a possible suspension.
Everything will depend on what happens in the next few hours.
Source: Clarin
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