Deportivo Táchira awarded victory after suspended match due to power failure

Deportivo Táchira has been awarded a 3-0 victory over Anzoátegui following the suspension of their match due to electrical failures at the Estadio José Antonio Anzoátegui. The Liga Futve confirmed the decision on August 3, stating that the regulations clearly stipulate the outcome in such circumstances.

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The three points go to Deportivo Táchira.

Liga Futve President Ernesto Müller clarified that Article 18 of the league's regulations dictates the procedure for electrical failures. If lighting cannot be restored within a reasonable timeframe, and alternative generators are unavailable, the home team is deemed responsible for the suspension. "The three points go to Deportivo Táchira," Müller stated, expressing surprise at the speculation surrounding the decision.

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the regulation is clear and concise.

The match, scheduled for July 31, was halted when the local team, Anzoátegui, failed to restore power. Deportivo Táchira waited for over an hour past the minimum 45-minute period required by the rules before departing the stadium at 7:55 pm. Anzoátegui later explained that their backup generators were insufficient to power the stadium's lighting.

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Anzoátegui made every effort possible for the match to be played.

According to the "sole paragraph" of Article 18, if a match is permanently suspended due to the absence of alternative power generators, the "local club shall be declared the loser." Consequently, Anzoátegui incurred a 0-3 defeat in the opening match of the Torneo Clausura. Müller acknowledged Anzoátegui's efforts to play the game and described Deportivo Táchira as "very generous" for waiting beyond the stipulated time.

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a very generous club for remaining more than the minimum required waiting time to play the match.