Monday, July 4, 2011

Thousands of Chileans witness the debut of the "Red" in San Juan

Hundreds of Chilean supporters continued today with travel from Mendoza to San Juan, where tonight Chile debut against Mexico at the stadium "Bicentennial" in that province, their first match of Group C of Copa America Argentina 2011 .

From the bus terminal in Mendoza, spokesmen of the various companies that cover the Mendoza-San Juan service, said that "since yesterday (Sunday) afternoon increased the flow of Chilean fans."

"We had to reinforce the service with more units," reported due to the large number of supporters of the "red" who wanted to cover the 160 miles between the two cities Cuyo.

A walk through the terminal, allowing supporters to observe this morning many Chileans wearing different clothing of your choice and promised that "Red Tide invade San Juan" tonight.

Also, many Chileans came to say goodbye to family and friends, while regretting the failure to travel, also said they encourage their selection in Mendoza "when you play against Uruguay and Peru," which are "local".

The combination of Chile, after today's match against Mexico, will play next Friday against Uruguay and Tuesday 12 to close its group stage against Peru, in both matches to be played in Mendoza.

Moreover, from border control Jocoli located in the interprovincial boundary, police sources reported that Mendoza "in addition to many buses, spent many Chilean-registered cars" as well as Mendoza vehicles "specially recruited to travel to San Juan."

However, this weekend, according to official estimates "about 10 thousand Chileans crossed the mountains to enter through Libertadores Mendoza," and that was reflected in bars, cafes and restaurants in the downtown of the city, which were filled with tourists from the neighboring country.