The 2024 Copa America match between Argentina and Colombia on Sunday at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami has been delayed for 75 minutes. He had been killed 30 minutes earlier, CONMEBOL announced that X. “We would like to inform you that those who do not have tickets will not be allowed to enter the stadium. Only those who have purchased tickets can enter as soon as the space reopens. We are also informing you that the game will be delayed for 30 minutes, starting at 8:30 p.m.,” said the official press release.
Miami-Dade Police also released a statement. “We had a lot of incidents before the doors of the Hard Rock Stadium opened for the Copa America final. These incidents were caused by the illegal behavior of fans trying to enter the stadium. We ask everyone to be patient and follow the rules set by our staff and Hard Rock Stadium staff.
Fans Storm Stadium at Copa America Final
“We are working with Hard Rock Stadium to ensure a safe environment for all participants. Bad behavior will get you fired and arrested. We have zero tolerance against the senseless behavior of all those present,” the statement added. Now, the match will start at 6 am IST (8:30 pm local time).
Hundreds of spectators lined up for the final between Argentina and Colombia and waited behind the entrance gate, which remained closed for more than an hour after it was scheduled to open at 5 pm. Security officials told AFP that the gate was still closed because players tried to force their way into the stadium every time it was open.
A police officer who was there told AFP that several supporters managed to quickly enter the stadium. It is not known if they have tickets for the game.
Supporters interviewed by AFP reporters described the chaotic situation at the entrance. “It’s crazy, people are trying to get in like crazy,” said David Fernandez, a Colombian fan from Gainesville, Florida.
They were running away from him. They opened the door three times, it was good for two or three minutes, and then everyone came in.
Rosy Riales said fans are disappointed they didn’t open the doors early. “People are just angry and happy, so they push and it’s like chaos,” he told AFP. “They should open the door to let people in slowly.”
