The Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia was delayed more than an hour on Sunday evening because of crowd issues.
The Copa América final between Argentina and Colombia was delayed more than an hour on Sunday evening because of crowd issues.
The match was scheduled to start at 8 p.m. local time, but was delayed until 9:15 p.m. after fans tried to force their way into the stadium.
Copa América Final Delayed Due to Crowd Issues
According to reports, some fans were able to get past security and into the stadium without tickets. Others were seen trying to climb over the fences.
Police were called in to restore order, and eventually the situation was brought under control.
However, the delay caused some disruption to the match. Argentina took the lead in the 21st minute, but Colombia equalized in the 57th minute.
The match went to penalties, and Argentina won 4-3.
It was a disappointing end to the tournament for Colombia, who had hoped to win their first Copa América title.
However, Argentina were the deserved winners, and they will now go on to represent South America at the Confederations Cup in Russia next year.
The Copa América is the oldest international football tournament in the world, and it is one of the most prestigious.
It is held every four years, and it is contested by the national teams of South America.
Argentina have won the Copa América 14 times, more than any other nation.
Colombia have won the tournament once, in 2001.
The 2015 Copa América was held in Chile, and it was won by Chile.
The 2019 Copa América will be held in Brazil.
The Copa América is a major sporting event, and it is always a hotly contested tournament.
The 2015 final was no exception, and it was a shame that the match was delayed by crowd issues.
However, Argentina were the deserved winners, and they will now go on to represent South America at the Confederations Cup in Russia next year.
