Special Group Joy and Safety in Stadiums – GEASE-FLA\ Nação Rubro-Negra Project\ Vice-Presidency of Planning\
GAME REPORT FLAMENGO 3 x 1 Botafogo\ Maracanã – 04/05/08 – 16:00 p.m.\ Report nº 23/08\
1) TICKET SALES
To reduce crowding and make things easier for fans, we suggest placing signs above operating ticket windows, indicating the type of ticket sold and its price.
We once again remind fans to avoid buying tickets from scalpers to avoid embarrassment. Currently, the ticket sales process is computerized. Therefore, our professionals can determine the card's origin using the card's identification number.
2) PUBLIC ACCESS TO THE STADIUM
Access to the stadium was calm until 14:30 p.m. From then on, traffic became quite chaotic, and traffic jams formed in several areas. These are known bottlenecks that occur at all games with large crowds, such as the descent of the Oduvaldo Cozzi Viaduct. The presence of CET Rio in these areas will certainly considerably reduce this congestion.
3) STADIUM ENTRANCE
As widely reported in the media, entry to the stadium was chaotic, particularly at the Bellini entrance. Scenes of violence, closed gates, and intense pushing were the result of poor logistical organization. The distribution of Flamengo and Botafogo fans in finals is notorious and historical. Flamengo fans always occupy 80% of the seats. Therefore, a similar proportion was to be expected for this game as well. By dividing the two entrances by fan base, a bottleneck was created at the Bellini ramp. The number of turnstiles will certainly not be sufficient to accommodate approximately 65.000 fans, especially at peak times. The Bellini ramp not only accommodates Flamengo fans, but also the fans in the white seats. Unfortunately, in trying to avoid confrontations between some fans from the Organized Fans factions, those responsible for organizing the game overlooked the average fan, demonstrating a complete lack of understanding of basic logistical rules.
4) PUBLIC\ The public was 78.716 paying and 84.768 in attendance. The revenue was R$ 1.715.155,00.\
CRF - Audience and Income Statistics 2008
Competition J Paying Public Present Public Income – R$\ Total Average Total Average Total Average\
Carioca 20 560.435 28.021 614.313 30.716 10.009.078 500.454
Libertadores 3 101.150 33.717 111.465 37.155 2.204.432 734.811
Brazilian
Total 23 661.585 28.765 725.778 31.556 12.213.510 531.022
Note: Only games (J) at Maracanã are counted.
Game Summary/Boardboard:
http://www.fferj.com.br/Sitenovo/2008/Campeonatos2008/Carioca/Sumulas/sutacariofinalbotafogoxflamengo04052008.PDF
JECRIM – JECRIM forwarded approximately 30 reports to the 20th Precinct for false tickets. There were also reports of crimes against the popular economy.
Medical Department - 75 cases were recorded, with 5 sutures, 3 for alcoholism, 15 various traumas and 1 removal.
The Medical Department urges fans taking medication for hypertension, diabetes, or various other conditions to come properly medicated or bring their own. A football match is a thrilling experience! So, it's best to come prepared and prepared!
SUDERJ – Damaged chairs: 20 yellow, 23 white and 3 green.
We are asking for the help of the organized fan groups located in the yellow sector to inform fans about the consequences of this act, which is being monitored by cameras. Any fan caught vandalizing stadium property will be detained and brought to summary trial. Fans from organized fan groups may be punished.
5) ORGANIZED FANS
There were no clashes between rival fan groups either inside or around the stadium. Only isolated incidents. Flamengo's fan groups decided to display a single banner to represent the peaceful atmosphere and good relations among them. We congratulate the fans for only singing songs praising the club, avoiding songs that instigate violence!
6) MAIN OCCURRENCES
We would like to reiterate the unsafe conditions found on the floor of the yellow seats on the left side of the stands, caused by talcum powder, which has made it slick and slippery. Several Flamengo fans have fallen, both on the steps of the stands and in the access corridors. The Fire Department is required to inspect this area before the game and determine whether it is unsafe. A risk assessment will easily confirm this unsafe condition. If this type of incident continues, SUDERJ is required to clean the floors more efficiently, thus eliminating any risk of accidents.
We know that, according to the Fan Statute, the stadium must guarantee seats to fans. That wasn't the case in this game. Flamengo fans, who purchased more than 80% of the stands, only had 60% of the seats available, while the yellow seats to the right of the radio booths had only 20% of their seats occupied, even with all the tickets in the stands sold. These seats aren't the exclusive domain of the clubs, but rather of the fans who pay and have the right to their seats. Therefore, it's up to the service providers to make the appropriate decisions to provide the comfort that fans deserve and are entitled to.
The Special Seats section, which theoretically should be the most organized because they're the most expensive, is always overcrowded during high-profile games, with many fans standing on the stairs and in the upper aisles. It remains to be seen whether this is due to overbooking, indiscriminate use of badges, or the exchange of favors.
Fans standing on the stairs leading to the Special Stages
7) PARKING
We remind fans once again that anyone who parks on the sidewalks of the streets across from the stadium runs a significant risk of having their car towed. The parking attendants, upon seeing the tow trucks, disappear unpunished. Be careful! The UERJ parking lot is a good option, but fans should arrive early. Other options include General Canabarro Street and side streets, the Extras parking lot on Mariz e Barros Street and Maracanã Avenue, and the underground parking lot of the Administrative Center (Piranhão). Previously, residents of the streets across from Eurico Rabelo Street had to deal with the problem of parking attendants, who would instruct drivers to park in the most unlikely places possible. Often, residents could only enter their homes through the garage if a tow truck was called. But now, another issue arises.\ The inspections have been curbing the movement of street vendors in the surrounding area, but apparently this means not selling on Eurico Rabelo Street, Maracanã Avenue, and part of Radial Oeste Avenue. It's a simple solution, then: the cross streets now have a multitude of street vendors who have moved there. This problem used to be quite common only on Isidro de Figueiredo Street, which is no longer true.\
8) TRAFFIC IN THE SURROUNDING AREA
As with any large-audience game, traffic was very chaotic, both before and after the game. On these occasions, we felt the lack of action from CET Rio and the Municipal Guard, who performed exemplarily during the Pan American Games. Why don't we have this same structure for large-audience games as well?
9) GEASE ACTIONS
We are in contact with SUDERJ and GEPE, seeking alternatives that provide fans attending the game with basic comfort conditions. We believe that the right to purchased seats is a key factor in finding adequate logistics, and we know that these agencies have the necessary expertise.
We met with the GEPE Commander, Mj. Busnelo this Tuesday (06/05), to analyze the problems that occurred and seek solutions.
GEASE-Fla is in constant contact with SUDERJ and the club's management, aiming to increase the attractiveness of Flamengo's games at Maracanã. We are confident that this joint effort will result in very positive actions for fans this semester.
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We remind fans, especially those traveling with minors, to purchase tickets in advance or, if purchasing on game day, to arrive early to avoid crowds at the ticket booths and turnstiles. GEASE-Fla, in partnership with FLATV and SUDERJ, is seeking to entertain early-arriving fans with videos and goal highlights.
Fans wishing to submit complaints, reports, questions, or suggestions regarding Flamengo's games at Maracanã can do so by visiting the GEASE-Fla website (www.gease-fla.com.br) and clicking on Ombudsman. GEASE-Fla will be happy to answer questions and provide any necessary information.
Attention fans who wish to volunteer at Maracanã. Express your interest by visiting our website (www.gease-fla.com.br), clicking on "volunteers" and registering.
Partnership: End of Game Blog\ Photos: Celso Pupo\
GEASE-FLA Team:
Coordinator: Alexandre Moraes. Members: Mario Cruz, Paulo Cesar Pereira Filho, Flavio Pereira, Adriana Martins and Celso Pupo.