Deportivo Cuenca Hosts San Lorenzo Tomorrow Night — Road Closures and What to Know
Cuenca Expat Staff
If you've been curious about Cuenca's soccer scene, tomorrow night is your moment.
Deportivo Cuenca hosts San Lorenzo of Argentina at the Estadio Alejandro Serrano Aguilar on Tuesday, May 5 at 9:00 PM in Matchday 4 of the CONMEBOL Copa Sudamericana. It's the biggest international match in Cuenca this season, and the stakes are real.
The Standings
Deportivo Cuenca sits in second place in Group D with 4 points (one win, one draw). San Lorenzo leads the group with 5 points. A win tomorrow would put Cuenca on top. A loss could complicate things significantly.
Manager Jorge Célico has the team playing competitive South American football, and the home crowd advantage at the Serrano Aguilar is a real factor.
What You Need to Know
- Doors open at 5:30 PM — yes, three and a half hours early. It'll fill up
- Tickets: Only physical tickets or digital tickets on your phone are accepted. Printed paper tickets will NOT work
- Road closures around the stadium begin at midnight on match day. If you live or drive near the stadium area, plan around it
Getting In
Entry depends on your seating:
- General and Preferencia sections: western and southern entrances
- Tribune and Box seats: via Av. José Peralta and Av. Manuel J. Calle
- Visiting fans: Florencia Astudillo sector
What NOT to Bring
The stadium is strict: no bottles, no umbrellas, no flares, no alcohol, no lasers, no horns or whistles. If you're intoxicated, you won't get in. Leave the thermos at home.
Why Go?
Even if you're not a soccer fan, there's nothing quite like a Copa Sudamericana night in Cuenca. The atmosphere is electric, the tickets are cheap by any international standard, and you'll be watching South American continental competition in your backyard. When else are you going to see an Argentine club play live in a stadium you can walk to?
Source: El Mercurio
