April 29, 2024, 2:20 PM
April 29, 2024, 2:20 PM
The Simón Bolívar Cup Regional Phase – Santa Cruz will start this weekend with the participation of seven teams belonging to the Cruceña Football Association. In a meeting held at the offices of the Bolivian Football Federation (FBF) the championship system was established and the role of matches was defined.
Destroyers, September 24, Torre Fuerte, Nueva Santa Cruz, Ciudad Nueva Santa Cruz, Atlético Juniors and River 66 de San Julián (province) They will compete in round-trip matches. It should be noted that the draw that took place last week was annulled by determination of the FBF.
Also, the non-participation of Cospol de Portachuelo was confirmed, who had qualified for the contest through the provincial tournament. The northern Santa Cruz team received a refusal from the organization for not complying with the requirements demanded by the FBF for this competition.
“Unfortunately they were not able to present their completed legal status process, which is an essential requirement to participate in the tournament. In that sense Cospol de Portachuelo was disqualified”, said Klaus Von Landwust, director of competitions at the FBF.
They will play a total of fourteen dates, where the teams will face each other in round trip matches, under the format of all against all. Furthermore, Von Landwust stated that the three best From this phase they will advance to the next instance.
The national phase will have the participation of 24 teams that will be distributed in 8 groups, that is, 3 clubs for each series. Once this round ends, it will be the turn of the playoffs.
First date Regional Phase – Santa Cruz:
(Date and time still need to be defined)
Free: Destroyers
River 66 – Strong Tower
September 24 – Ciudad Nueva Santa Cruz Academia FC
Nueva Santa Cruz – Atlético Juniors