Amidst rumors of walkovers on League 1 opening date, we check what the tournament rules say about the teams being relegated by accumulation 2.
The chaotic start of Liga 1 2023 has brought back a term that has seen very little use in the first division in recent years: the walkover (WHERE). What is it? It is the victory of a team or an individual if the opponent does not appear, whether by voluntary resignation, disqualification or no-show. And why was this word used again? Because amidst the disorganization to develop the first date of Peruvian football, there was vague talk of possible WHERE
What are League 1 bases saying about the WO?
The walkover is not an issue that can or should be taken lightly. According to the local championship basics, published by the Peruvian Football Federation (FPF)any team not showing up for the game, leaving the field of play, or refusing to continue an interrupted game will be declared a loser by WO
This means that the opposing team wins this game by three goals to zero (3:0) and therefore gets the points. In addition, a fine of 30 control units (UIT) will be imposed, ie an amount of 148,500 soles.
Likewise, the document stipulates that any League 1 team that fails to comply with the programming of its games by appearing on two consecutive dates or not to play will be automatically relegated to the immediately lower league, in other words, League 2 .
Estudiantes Grau is the last team to be relegated for two overtakes in 2004. Photo: LR
In addition, the remaining commitments of the team that is administratively relegated – as it is called when a team breaks through twice – lose all other games 3-0 in favor of the rivals and all points will be forfeited awarded to them.
As if that wasn’t enough, the team that loses the category in the above manner will be barred from returning to League 1 for the next three years. After all, the return depends on the payment of the fines imposed, compliance with the established sanctions and the acquisition of the right to carriage.