The CBF (Brazilian Football Confederation) announced the postponement of the game between International It is Youthfor the 3rd phase of Brazil’s Cupdue to “adverse weather conditions in Rio Grande do Sul”.
Initially scheduled for this Wednesday (1), in Beira-Rio, the first game between the teams was postponed until May 10th.
“The decision taken in line with the Governor’s appeal aims primarily to protect the safety and physical integrity of everyone involved in the sporting spectacle, including players, technical committee, referees, fans and other professionals”, announced the CBF.
O Youth had not yet managed to reach Porto Alegre, because several roads in the interior of Rio Grande do Sul were blocked by the PRF (Federal Highway Police) due to heavy rain..
The return match between Youth It is International is scheduled for May 22nd, at the Alfredo Jaconi Stadium, in Caxias do Sul.
Check out the CBF statement below
Due to the adverse weather conditions in Rio Grande do Sul, the CBF transfers the clash between Internacional and Juventude, in Beira-Rio, scheduled for this Wednesday night (1), for the Copa Betano do Brasil, to the 10th of May.
The intense rains, with a rainfall of 300mm, made the sporting event unfeasible due to force majeure.
The decision taken in line with the Governor’s appeal aims primarily to protect the safety and physical integrity of everyone involved in the sporting spectacle, including players, technical committee, referees, fans and other professionals.
The CBF, in its role as caretaker of national football, reiterates its commitment to the well-being of participants and thanks all fans of the sport for their understanding.
