America vs. Cruz Azul: Return decision delayed due to weather

America vs.  Cruz Azul: Return decision delayed due to weather

Liga MX delays start of second leg between America and Cruz Azul by 35 minutes due to electrical storm


Second leg final of Clausura 2024 America and Cruz Azul Delayed by weather, thunderstorms and heavy rain south of Mexico City prevented elements of both teams from warming up at the scheduled time.

The Liga MX He announced the delay was due to an electrical storm and gave instructions to both clubs to protect their players, so they warmed up at 7pm, the early scheduled start time of the match.

“Due to the weather, the start of the Grand Final match between America and America. Cruz Azul, late. Schedule to be defined, we will be informed of any updates,” Liga MX wrote on its X account, earlier on Twitter.

The umpires were the first to take to the field, but only by recognition, as they had not started their warm-up on time and were affected by bad weather.

The Liga MX The first whistle announced the time for the second leg final, half an hour after the original schedule, leaving the time at 7:35 p.m.

“The match will start at 7:35pm after both teams warm up at the Azteca Stadium. All is set for the second leg of the Grand Final,” the account said. Liga MX In X.

FAN ID system failed due to rain

Likewise, FAN ID is a mandatory requirement Liga MX And clubs are asking fans to enter the Azteca stadium, which has been delayed due to rain, while ticket readers are carried by staff on the ramps leading to the building's stands.

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In light of the incident, officials allowed the fans to pass without any problems and were not checked, so safety protocols were not applied due to the weather.

Similarly, the entrance to the property on Talabhan Road was also barricaded. Due to the large number of fans at the entrance doors, the security elements were unable to control the fans who forced their way into the building's esplanade through a side access to the main door.

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