The FFCh has decided that the remaining time of the first leg will be played behind closed doors, while the return match will be played with the home team's fans. The unusual decision was made after the match was suspended due to incidents involving the U de Chile's bar and pyrotechnics, which occurred at Everton's stadium. The match will be played on the same day, with the remaining 8 minutes of the first leg being played behind closed doors at 14:45 hours, and the 90 minutes of the return match being played with the home team's fans at 17:30 hours. The gates will open 15 minutes after the remaining time of the first leg is over, at the Estadio Nacional, the home stadium of Universidad de Chile.
Chilean Football Federation's Unusual Decision on Copa de Chile Match
The Chilean Football Federation (FFCh) has taken an unusual decision regarding the Copa de Chile match between Universidad de Chile and Everton, following the suspension of the match due to incidents involving pyrotechnics and bengalas.
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