Catholic University maintains that there was no valid security rationale for postponing their match against Emelec, following a review of provided documents.
The controversy surrounding the rescheduling of the match between Universidad Católica and Emelec, part of the Liga Ecuabet 2026, took a new turn on Monday night. The club asserted that after reviewing the documents that justified the decision to postpone the game, they found no elements that warranted such a suspension on safety grounds. They emphasized that their general manager, Luis Roggiero, traveled to Guayaquil to request the supposed reserved documents that would have motivated the decision, but none were provided in physical form, only allowing for a brief visual inspection of a few files on a computer.
According to Universidad Católica, the reviewed files did not contain classified or confidential information, and they concluded that they posed no risk for the match against Emelec. The club's statement reflects their frustration with the handling of the situation and a firm belief that the game could have taken place without concern for safety. The lack of concrete evidence to support the postponement has raised questions about the decision-making process involved in such matters.
This situation reflects broader issues within Liga Pro and raises concerns about transparency and the validity of safety protocols in Ecuadorian football. As Universidad Católica challenges the decision, the league may need to consider how to better manage these types of situations in the future to uphold integrity and fairness within the sport.
