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Copa Libertadores final 2nd leg will not be held in Argentina

Wednesday, 28 November 2018 1:52 AM [ Last Update: Wednesday, 28 November 2018 1:56 AM ]

Security forces stand guard as River Plate's supporters leave the Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires, after the all-Argentine Copa Libertadores second leg final match against Boca Juniors was postponed on November 25, 2018. (AFP)

America football Confederation, CONMEBOL, has made its decision regarding the suspended Copa Libertadores final between River Plate and Boca Juniors.

Alejandro Domínguez, the president of the South American football

The South American Football Confederation issued a statement on Tuesday, saying the 2nd leg of the final will be played outside Argentina but did not specify an alternative location.

It also added that the match will take place on December 8th or 9th. The decision came after Boca Juniors team Bus was attacked by River’s fans ahead of the all-Buenos Aires clash at the Monumental stadium.

The attack left Boca players with cuts to their face, arms and legs while some were affected by tear gas and pepper spray used by police to quell the violence. The 1st leg ended 2-all at Boca’s Ground.

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