Liga 1 2023 has started with 5 games defined by walk over due to the conflict between some clubs and the FPF. Here we explain what happens if a team does not show up for the game.
The beginning of League 1 2023 He added his fifth walkthrough with Sporting Cristal’s 3-0 win over Alianza Lima. The Blue and Whites followed in the footsteps of Cusco FC, FBC Melgar, Cienciano and Deportivo Binacional, although it was revealed they had intentions at one point to postpone the game. Given this unfortunate situation, many fans are wondering why the other team’s players show up when their rival has already announced they won’t, or how a bye is determined.
League 1 bases have articles relating to the non-presentation or abandonment of a game and also how responsibility for its cancellation or interruption is determined. Amid the events of Date 3, the party delegates also explained on the Liga 1 Max channel what the protocol is for deciding on a walkover.
Cusco FC vs. Sport Huancayo was the first walkover of league 1 2023. Photo: league 1
What is walkover?
Walkover or WO is used in sport to refer to a victory awarded to a competitor because his opponent retired, was disqualified, or failed to show up. However, in the specific case of League 1 in Peru, Article 114.3 of the tournament rules states that the term walkover only applies in cases where a team fails to show up for a scheduled match.
On the other hand, Article 115 states that if a game is canceled or interrupted for reasons that can be proven to be attributable to a club, the score will be 3-0. In such a case, it would also be tantamount to a walkover, since it is an express waiver of participation in the meeting.
The League 1 bases on the walk past. photo shoot
What has to happen for the referee to call the end of the game on walkover?
Notwithstanding the fact that a team announces its intention not to take part in an official game of the tournament, the remaining parties must also comply with the protocols and requirements for the game. For example Juan Luis Tumay, delegate of Atlético Grau vs. Melgar of date 3 of league 1 2023 said in the broadcast of league 1 Max that he was the same four hours before the scheduled time.
Tumay explained that he oversaw that all requirements for the game were met. He also said that the regulations state that you have to wait 10 minutes for the other team on the pitch. As soon as the 11th minute is reached, the referee quartet withdraws and a record is made of the non-attendance of one of the clubs. This is signed by the leaders of the meeting.
Despite the fact that they would win by free kick, Sporting Cristal players warmed up normally. Photo: League 1
What happens if no team shows up for the game?
Even though it may not seem sensible to many for the other team – if they are visitors – to travel with them, change their clothes and show up at the stadium when it was already known in advance that the rival on duty would not act of protocol is actually quite Important: The walkover can apply to both clubs.
According to Article 114.2 of the League 1 Rules, if neither team appears on the pitch, both are declared losers with a 3-0 score. Likewise, both the local and the visitor will be fined 30 UIT as stipulated in Article 171.1.