This Thursday took place the draw of the groups of the competition which will take place in Coquimbo between July 1st and 16th.
The Conmebol Libertadores Sub 20 continues its run. This Thursday, the South American organization drew lots for the competition groups that will take place from July 1 to 16, based in Coquimbo.
In this way Huachipato and O’Higgins met their rivals. The light blues were located in group A with Peñarol, Caracas and Alianza Lima .
For their part, the steelworkers make up group C with the Uruguayan Defensor Sporting, Boca Juniors and Palmeiras. Group B, meanwhile, was formed by Independiente del Valle, Cerro Porteño, Envigado de Colombia and Always Ready.
The format of the tournament
The Copa Libertadores Sub 20 will be played in two stages. Preliminary stage (group stage) and final stage with the dispute of the semi-finals, third place and final. All of these matches will be played in a single round of matches.
The teams classified for the semi-finals will be the clubs that occupy the first position of each group, plus the best runner-up .
complications overcome
The Mayor of Coquimbo, Ali Manoucheri, had openly expressed his intention to promote the holding of Coquimbo Unido matches for the Copa Chile and the second round of the National Tournament at the Francisco Sánchez Rumoroso stadium in the first half of July.
I am sure that this date coincides with those that Conmebol has set for the Copa Libertadores Sub 20.
“We inform you that due to the lack of coordination and communication regarding the definition of the dates of what the national tournament and the Copa Chile mean, we would not accept the proposal that Coquimbo host the Copa Libertadores Sub 20 . We appreciate the opportunity but, of course, today we prefer that our people have the opportunity to go to the stadium and see their club,” the former footballer, widely identified with the pirate club, told El Día newspaper. .
“The contract with Coquimbo Unido is a rental contract which covers the vast majority or all of the tournaments the club faces and, as mayor, I do not agree that, having a magnificent stadium, we have to go there. give up and that our people cannot see the club in your city due to a lack of coordination between ANFP, Conmebol and the municipality. This is why we have chosen to maintain our site in optimal conditions, while waiting for the Copa Chile match as a return to the national tournament. “, he added
Of course, the dispute could be settled on Monday after the intervention of ANFP president Pablo Milad. The Chilean football boss’s intention was to seek agreements in order to offer alternatives in case Coquimbo advances in the Copa Chile and to postpone the duel against Curicó Unido for a day that does not affect anyone. .
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