Last night in Cartagena was one of the most memorable in sports. A new victory for Real Cartagena brings it even closer to A; However, in the middle of the spectacle with the premiere of the Jaime Morón luminaries, the happiness of the people who attended the stadium and the healthy coexistence that was seen in the stands, the logistics of entering the Stadium disappointed more than one.
There was a lot of criticism of the “poor logistics”, in the words of many fans, which generated long lines and many families, including children and older adults, were left without being able to see Real Cartagena beat Tigres Fútbol Club 1-0, with a goal by Christian Marrugo from the penalty spot.
“There is no point in buying tickets if there is not going to be enough logistics personnel assigned to ensure that entry is dynamic and organized. The city is very happy with the excitement that the resurgence of Real Cartagena has aroused and with Governor Yamil Arana we have done everything we can, as a government, to make each match an international and first division spectacle. But in terms of the logistics of entering the stadium, there is still a lot of work to do,” said Dumek Turbay, mayor of Cartagena.
“One person to serve a thousand fans”
Citizen complaints and claims are against the long lines and lack of logistical personnel to scan the QR codes and allow access, which caused many people to not be able to enter with a ticket in hand.
“The game against Tigres was the most beautiful night for the Real Cartagena fan in years. The reception of the bars for the players was historic. However, logistical errors did not allow many fans to also experience the May 24 party. A first division club should have its staff available to welcome a large number of people,” said Juan Oclassen, a well-known influencer and journalist on the Auriverde scene.
And he denounced: “In the south, north, east and even in the western area, the fans suffered from the poor diligence of logistics. There were very few workers reading the QR codes. In the south stand there was only one person doing that work, while more than a thousand people were waiting to enter.”
As recommendations, Oclassen stated: “But all of this fails due to poor preparation. The fencing is not arranged intelligently so that the fan can enter the stage in an orderly manner. From the Metropolitano, the Atanasio Girardot to the Maracaná, logistics has intelligent fencing so that fans can queue long before handing in their QR code. This cannot continue to happen if we want to be in the first division or host big events. Let’s pay attention to detail and we will be great.
“We are disappointed”
“We are excited about the result on the field, but very disappointed with the Real Cartagena directives. “Despite an extremely important victory that strengthens the unity and sense of belonging that Real Cartagena is generating in our city, it has been demonstrated that the methodology of digital ballots by QR code is not adequate and we must return to physical ballots,” he indicated. Bruno Hernández, Secretary of the Interior of the District.
And he added: “Although we are excited by the result on the field, the dedication of the players, the great support of the fans and how the celebration of sports contributes so much to the local economy, we are very disappointed with the directives of Real Cartagena. It is not possible that entire families have been left out and that a child cries because he could not enter the stadium, after spending the entire day waiting to be sitting in the stands watching his team win and the players he admires like Teo, Marrugo, Chino, Mateo and all our stars.”
Consequently, the District called on the directives of Real Cartagena. “They have to respect the fans and return physical ballots. On Tuesday we will not accept virtual tickets or QR codes, as it is something that we have always insisted on: the platform or system frequently crashes, there are many fans who do not have cell phones for this type of digital modality or technological knowledge, among other inconveniences. that leave the Cartagena people out of their stadium,” said Hernández.
And he stressed: “On Tuesday, against Huila, perhaps the most important home run game, there should be no digital ballots. It is 100% a logistics problem.”
“And not only that, the Real Cartagena directives must adapt to the sporting and emotional reinvention that the team is experiencing. We must respond to the people as they should and if we promote their assistance and support, the organization must increase its logistics personnel,” said the Secretary of the Interior.
Therefore, the District will not authorize the match between Real Cartagena and Club Deportivo Atlético Huila to be played, next Tuesday at the Jaime Morón Stadium, “if the Real Cartagena directives do not give guarantees for the fans to calmly access to watch the game, especially children and older adults.”
“We will not authorize the match until logistical guarantees improve and the physical ballot returns to Cartagena,” said Bruno Hernández.
