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Fans face difficulties in Campos.

Campos: Fans face scorching sun, huge lines, and even fights over tickets.

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Much commotion ensued after the arrival of 1.200 extra tickets for the match between Americano and Flamengo.

Cahê Mota Direct from Campos, RJ

Campers line up at Godofredo Cruz stadium for the match between Americano and Flamengo.

Without playing in the city of Campos for over five years, Flamengo returns to play against Americano this Tuesday (7:30 PM) at the Godofredo Cruz stadium. The result of this anticipation could be seen in the vicinity of the stadium of the team from the north of the state. Under a heat of almost 30 degrees Celsius, fans from Campos formed long lines and endured a stuffy atmosphere, with much confusion and even fights, in search of a ticket for Tuesday's match, valid for the 19th round of the 2009 Taça Rio. The information is that 9.000 tickets were sold in advance on Monday, with lines that almost completely surrounded the stadium. A new batch of 900 tickets was made available on Tuesday morning, but sold out in a few minutes. At the last minute, the Americano management managed to secure another 1.200 tickets for the fans. The confusion in the line continues, with much commotion and even fights near the ticket booths. The capacity of the Godofredo Cruz stadium has been reduced, by order of the Civil Defense.