July 15, (THEWILL) – The Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia experienced significant delays due to disruptions involving fans and police outside the Hard Rock Stadium. The match, initially scheduled for 1 am, was postponed by over an hour as chaotic scenes unfolded.
Reports indicated that some fans attempting to enter the stadium caused harm to police officers. Authorities detained individuals involved in what they described as “unruly behaviour.” The incident raised concerns about the organisation of the tournament, which has faced numerous challenges throughout its duration.
Despite the turmoil, players eventually made their way onto the pitch for warm-ups around 1:38 am. Officials estimated a new kick-off time of 2:15 am, though uncertainty remained.
Both Argentina and Colombia fielded strong lineups for the final, with supporters eagerly anticipating an exciting match between two football powerhouses. This Copa America has been marred by various problems, and the final’s delayed start served as a fitting, if unwelcome, conclusion to a troubled tournament.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
