Cienciano and Cusco FC played a game that will be remembered as it cannot be covered by any type of media. (League 1)

After his team lost by ‘to walk on’ ahead of UTC for being absent against the Peruvian Football FederationFriday, February 10, was a date marked on the calendar by fans of scientist with great anticipation as they could finally see their club debut in the League 1 2023 against another of the representative teams of the city as Cusco F.C.. However, due to situations that only occur in our diverse and increasingly less formal Peruvian football, the match was played behind closed doors and was not broadcast on TV, radio or any other platforms. digital. Press access was also not provided for coverage of the sporting event, despite warnings from the authorities.

As usual in Peru, the day started in turmoil. Around 10:00 a.m., it was made public that the Cusco Regional Prefecturebody attached to the Ministry of the Interior, rejected the request for guarantees requested by scientist be able to carry out the match with the public in the Inca Garcilaso de la Vega Stadium from 7:00 p.m. They argued that the sports security direction of the IPD had disapproved of the plan presented by the ‘dad’ because he would not have respected the deadlines set by regulation.

The official letter from the authorities of the Ministry of the Interior not authorizing the realization of the match between Cienciano and Cusco FC.
The official letter from the authorities of the Ministry of the Interior not authorizing the realization of the match between Cienciano and Cusco FC.

Two hours later, at 12.40 p.m. sharp, the ‘imperial painting’ was pronounced officially, accusing the FPF for not having authorized the postponement of his match corresponding to date 4 of the Opening tournamentin addition to confirming that the sporting event would take place behind closed doors due to the “conditions of social and public order” that the historic capital of the country is going through.

In the same statement in which they announced the match, they also indicated that having permission to renew a contract with GOLPERU nor have they signed an agreement with 1190 Sportsno company, be it television, radio or digital media, could broadcast Cienciano’s debut in Liga 1.

Cienciano confirmed that the game against Cusco will be played behind closed doors and without TV or radio broadcasts.
Cienciano confirmed that the game against Cusco will be played behind closed doors and without TV or radio broadcasts.

Only 50 minutes after the painting’s letter to the public opinion ‘red’the Federation reacted and published a document in which it ensures that certain clubs aligned with the Peru Football Consortium They “deliberately ignore” the scope of the precautionary measure, calling on operators authorized by the FPF to carry out the transmissions stipulated in their contract with the Peruvian football governing body.

This position was unknown scientist. Those responsible for organizing the party as a local of the Cusco team have not authorized entry to Garcilaso de la Vega to mobile units recognized by the FPF (1190 Sports) for televising the match, despite the two meetings held by its administrator Sergio Ludena con Augustin Lozano between weeks.

The broadcast vehicle 1190 Sports was unable to broadcast the match between Cienciano and Cusco FC for Ligue 1. (@okdobleamarilla)

Despite the disappointment of not seeing their team live, the loyal supporters did not give up because, warned that they would not be able to see their team for the second week in a row, supporters of the ‘dad’ They held a banner at the sports venue where the game would take place to support the team led by the coach Leonel Alvarez. “Meet at 4:00 p.m. in Plaza San Francisco to go to the stadium and support the team for ninety minutes,” the organized bars said on their social networks.

Barras de Cienciano organized a banderazo to support his team.
Barras de Cienciano organized a banderazo to support his team.

Precisely, outside the stadium, a member of the management of scientist He came out to make statements about the denial of access to the stadium to the press. Philippe Trujillo, commercial manager of the institution, made statements to the media and repeated what is already known: they do not have the express authorization of the Federation, therefore there is no coverage or transmissions . The worker said that The economic damage they suffered for playing behind closed doors is between 450,000 and 500,000 soles for the box office.

Felipe Trujillo, commercial director of Cienciano, assured that they had not received express authorization from the Peruvian Football Federation to broadcast the match.

After 5:00 p.m., the bus that carried the local group arrived at the Inca Garcilaso de la Vega and one of his references, Danilo CarandoHe said he respected the decisions of the administration even though there were “some things I shared, others I didn’t” and he was only talking about football. And that’s how the team spoke on the pitch.

Cienciano striker Danilo Carando spoke about the dispute over television rights before the duel with Cusco FC for Ligue 1. (@Ciencianista)

With fans and journalists searching for cracks and crevices in the colossus of Cusco in the hope of observing some details of the engagement, the ball rolled on from 7:00 p.m. Cienciano won 2-0 against Cusco FC with a double from the rookie Carlos Garces, which could only be shouted by his teammates, his substitutes and his technical command. The rest had to settle for a replay posted on social networks.

Thus ended a historic, but negative, day for Peruvian football. Will it be the only game of the date that goes through similar situations? The Alliance of Lima against. Sport Boys Sunday would be played under the same circumstances.

Categorized in: