The game was scheduled for 15:00 this Saturday at the Chillo Jijón stadium. Tuesday’s rematch also changes its schedule.
The women’s national teams of Ecuador and Venezuela had to face this Saturday by date FIFA; however, inclement weather over the Ecuadorian capital forced the rescheduling of the duel for the Sunday.
“A electric storm” was the reason of the suspension of the game scheduled for 3:00 p.m. at the Banco Guayaquil stadium, as detailed by the Ecuadorian Football Federation in a statement.
“The match commissioner, Ericka Aguilar, along with delegates from both teams and the referee quartet, received the report from both the stadium coordinator and the security officer and, together, thinking about the well-being of tricolor and visitors, they reached a consensus to reschedule the commitment”Said the FEF.
“Part of the pitch is flooded due to weather conditions, which prevents the development of the game, “said Gabriel Wainer, technical secretary of La Tri.
With this, the duel between the Tricolor and the Vinotinto was set for 11:00 this Sunday October 24, on the same stage.
The two teams were due to meet in a second match on Tuesday, at the same time and stadium, but “they agreed to request a change in schedule from FIFA as well,” which in the same way it was established that they will be measured from 11:00, “To try to ensure that the weather conditions in the capital do not generate the same inconvenience”, Said the Federation. (D)
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