The body that governs football in this part of the world has refused to suspend the match between Ídolo and Bragantino, for the Copa Sudamericana, due to the death of Justin Cornejo.
Conmebol continues to raise questions . To those received during the Copa América, due to the multiple errors in the organization of the tournament, are now added those that come from a controversial decision regarding the Copa Sudamericana.
Determination is associated with tragedy: the death of goalkeeper Justin Orlando Cornejo belonging to Barcelona of Guayaquil, an entity linked to national football. The idol is led by Ariel Holan former coach of the Catholic University, and in their ranks is the defender Nicolás Ramírez, trained at the U and played at Huachipato .
The refusal
Cornejo died this Tuesday following a fall in a domestic accident. . His loss has caused a natural shock at all levels. Apart from his family members, the most affected are his colleagues. This is precisely the reason that led the club’s management to ask Conmebol to suspend the match against Bragantino, from Brazil, for the Copa Sudamericana. .
The clash against the multinational Red Bull team is scheduled for today. In other words, the tragedy coincides with the presence of the visiting team on Ecuadorian soil.
Conmebol rejected Barcelona’s request to postpone the match.The order was placed well beyond the expected schedule. “, the confederation responded to the request, in a response that caused irritation, considering that it is impossible to foresee a tragedy of this magnitude. The Brazilians had accepted the intention of the host club, while expressing their regrets about the situation.
To weigh
Barcelona have expressed their sadness at the departure of their goalkeeper.No words or sentences It can relieve the pain we are currently feeling. The memory he leaves for all of us will be what gives us the strength to get through this. Justin, you will always be in our hearts ” he said through his social networks.
Ramirez also fired his colleague.Rest in peace, dear Justin. “, posted the Chilean defender. These samples are added to those of practically all Ecuadorian teams.
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