It was the fear of blood and gold supporters, it seems to be confirmed. A 5,000 spectators should be applied by the prefecture of Haute-Vienne for the 16th final of the Coupe de France between USC and Olympique de Marseille, this Sunday, January 2 at the Beaublanc stadium in Limoges. For now no official decision has been taken. The Chauvinese club has indicated on his Facebook account this Wednesday, December 29 that there would be no new ticket sales for the game this Thursday.
Wednesday, more than 2,000 seats on sale to the public in Chauvigny and Limoges are parts in a few hours. The club thought it could escape the new health measures taken by the government in the face of the growing number of Covid-19 contaminations, since they officially enter into force on Monday, January 3, the day after the meeting. The Beaublanc stadium can normally accommodate up to 13,000 people.
“We understand the disappointment of those who could not get a ticket, but know that the club is sincerely sorry for this situation beyond its control which is linked to the health context“USC wrote in its statement.
The match will be to follow in full on France Bleu Poitou Sunday, January 2 from 9 p.m.