Without being able to play games in São Januário, Vasco will receive Fluminense, for the 22nd round of the Brasileirão, at Nilton Santos, despite the lack of interest from John Textor
Still with the impossibility of sending the games in San JanuarioO Basque experiencing problems finding a new “home” until further notice. Even if it is not something permanent, Cruzmaltino already knows where he will receive the Fluminensein a classic valid for the 22nd round of the Brasileirão. This Tuesday, the 5th, it was made official that the game will take place at Nilton Santos.
At first, Vasco was disappointed with this possibility, because John Textorowner of SAF do Botafogo, did not want to rent the stadium to a rival club. That way, Cruzmaltino was already preparing to send the classic in the Raulino de Oliveira Stadium, in Volta Redonda. However, the American leader changed his mind after a request from the CBF.
After Textor opposed the position of ceding the stadium, the CBF sent some representatives to Nilton Santos to discuss the situation. For the entity, the location is perfect for Vasco and Fluminense to play a good match, due to logistics, quality of the pitch and proximity to the large center of fans.
Last Sunday, the 3rd, Fluminense received the Strength at Raulino de Oliveira, but one of the protagonists of the match was the stadium’s lawn. The state of the field Round Round was a negative point and the target of several criticisms from Fernando Dinizcoach of Tricolor and interim Brazilian Team.
As happened in the duel between Vasco and bahiaO Maracana could appear as an option. However, the stadium is out of action, as the CBF closed the stadium to undergo an intense process of revitalization of the lawn, with an eye on the final of the Brazil’s Cupwhich will be played between Flamengo It is São Paulo.
Source: sportbuzz
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