The semifinal meeting between Racing and Boca: distribution of tickets, 1,300 security personnel and the path of the bars

A classic on a neutral court and the need to accommodate two fans it is a technique anywhere in the world. Here, in Argentina, there is Red alert. Because Racing and Boca are playing and the rivalry is strong. And the chosen scenario, the field of Lanus, generates concern about access. Especially for those coming from the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires. It’s next Saturday a day of soccer for a few. Ultimately, there will just be 33 thousand fans, distributed in equal parts. And at prices beyond the “famous” value of general tickets and caused complaints through social media.

On Wednesday, after a meeting of security managers and representatives of the clubs, it was decided that the game would begin on 18.30 -the original time of 9:00 pm was discarded due to the rivalry suggested by the night motion- and there will be an operation that will affect 1,550 people: 1,000 policemen, 300 private security agents and 250 employees of UTEDYC (Union of Workers of Sports and Civil Entities), who will work on the controls.

will be sold 28 thousand famous and 5 thousand stalls: 14 thousand and 2,500 for each frame. In a detail: tickets can only be purchased through the online sales system (self -entering) and will be nominal. They will be identified by name, surname and DNI.

In that sense, the anger of fans exploded because prices were inaccessible for skinny pockets: the celebrities were worth 3,500 pesos and the stalls, of 7,500. Creating a quick account, a “typical family” would have to invest -at least- 14 thousand pesos to get to the field with a flag, hat and headband. That doesn’t count the move, the hamburger (or the choripán) and the soda.

Why was the Néstor Díaz Pérez stadium chosen as the venue for the duel between Racing and Boca, considering that they are only separated by the Pueyrredón Bridge? “In Avellaneda you can’t”They said Clarion from the Buenos Aires Ministry of Security. The Municipality does not want to be involved in the event. Stadium play was also studied City of La Plata. however, raised the grass for the performance of the recitals and the conditions were not given. And you can’t Silver Seawhere the tourist plaza can be exploited, for unfortunate conditions of covered stadium stalls Jose Maria Minella.

According to the provision of the Agency for the Prevention of Violence in Sports (Aprevide), the income for Boca residents is for Skiu and Purita, from Avenida Hipólito Yrigoyen (formerly Pavón). Meanwhile, Racing fans will use Guidi and Cabrero, from Lanús Este. Under this plan, xeneizes will use the visitor stand. There will be lungs to separate the stalls from the famous, the old -fashioned.

And the Racing fans who come from CABA won’t cross paths with the Bocaans? “It’s inevitable, but we’ll try to control everything. Crosses could be in many places.”said the source. Of course, Academy supporters entering Yrigoyen must cross the underpass.

Lanús, even from morning, will be besieged to avoid problems. Authorities, in reality, are busy guarding the buses at the bars and they follow the access circuit.

Passengers in their private vehicles do not appear to be a threat on police radar. Even, Gustavo Gomez, which manages Aprvide, has assured that they will not leave any details to chance. And from the security agency, they recommend that they do not introduce themselves in flags and shirts until they reach the entrance area to avoid clashes. Three rings with filters will be placed for everyone.

Precautions when going on the field. Although it seems incredible.