Although Conmebol had reinforced security measures, taking into account the scandal that occurred during the semi-final between Uruguay and Colombia, incidents were still present in the run-up to the Copa América final. Supporters of the team led by Néstor Lorenzo tried to enter the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami without tickets and the police had to intervene.
For this reason, the start of the match was repeatedly delayed, finally setting the time for 10:20 p.m.
Police officers had to resort to force in many cases to stop the tide of people who tried to break protocol and illegally enter to watch the Copa America final. Many were stopped by security, but others managed to get in anyway.
Faced with this chaotic situation, the organization decided to temporarily close the doors in order to bring the situation under greater control. Once order was restored, access to the Hard Rock was reopened.
Despite the fact that Conmebol had tightened security measures, increasing the number of officers both around the field and in the stands of the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, the overwhelming act of the Colombian fans could not be handled.
The other change that the club made in relation to the semi-finals, and which is expected to have a positive effect, is that the players’ families were assigned a new place in the stadium, more reserved and private, so that they are no longer mixed in with the rest of the fans.
2024-07-14 23:50:48