BUENOS AIRES, Nov. 24 -- Boca Juniors forward Carlos Tevez said a decision to play the second leg of the Copa Libertadores final on Saturday defied the wishes of the club's players.
The match was postponed by more than two hours after Boca's team bus was attacked by River Plate fans less than an hour before the scheduled kickoff.
Several players required medical treatment for cuts caused by bottles and other projectiles that smashed the vehicle's glass windows as it made its way to River's Monumental Stadium.
Others were left queasy by tear gas, which police had fired in an effort to disperse fans.
"We are not in a state to play the match but we are being forced to," Tevez told reporters. "I understand that there is a lot of pressure to play the match because the FIFA president [Gianni Infantino] is here ... but the truth is it's very difficult."
The former Manchester United, Manchester City and Juventus player added: "No River player came to our dressing room to show solidarity with us."
Originally scheduled to start at 5pm local time, the match was shifted to 7:15pm after emergency talks between South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) officials and representatives of both clubs.
Boca had asked for the game to be suspended, claiming their players were physically and psychologically affected by the incident.
"Our position is that the match should not go ahead. You can't play under these conditions," Boca Juniors vice president Dario Richarte said.
Boca captain Pablo Perez was one of the worst-affected players and was taken to hospital in an ambulance after being struck in the eye with shards of broken glass.
Others that needed medical attention were Sebastian Villa, Julio Buffarini and Augustin Almendra, according to local news reports.
Boca and River drew 2-2 in the first leg at Boca's La Bombonera earlier this month.
It is the first time that Argentina's famous rivals have met in the final of South America's premier club competition.
国际英语资讯:News Analysis: Italy considering polarizing new rules for divorce, child custody
国际英语资讯:UN and EU vow to strengthen cooperation, advance multilateralism
Snow Scenery 雪景
My View on Examinations 我对考试的看法
体坛英语资讯:Thai soccer team rescued from cave to attend Buenos Aires Youth Olympic Games
该不该为了工作搬家?
体坛英语资讯:Buenos Aires ready for Youth Olympic Games: IOC president
国内英语资讯:Xi announces opening of Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge
国际英语资讯:U.S., Canada confirm they have reached deal with Mexico to replace NAFTA
How to get Yourself Prepared for Your Future Job Finding 如何让自己为将来找工作做准备
Secret Accounts 秘密账户
国际英语资讯:Canadian frigate visits Vietnams Da Nang
The Advantage of Advertisement 广告的好处
安理会讨论伊朗及大规模杀伤性武器问题
My View on Reducing Carbon Emission 减排之我见
美中贸易战之际,日相安倍晋三将初次访华
体坛英语资讯:China Open 3rd round sees Zhang Shuai, Wang Qiang into quarters
有这样的老板,我也很绝望
国际英语资讯:Botswana to redouble efforts in fighting poverty: president
国际英语资讯:Pompeo to travel to Pyongyang next month: U.S. state department
国际英语资讯:Brazilian presidential candidate Bolsonaro vows to privatize state businesses
如何快速找到男朋友?
国内英语资讯:China, India vow to strengthen cooperation on law enforcement, security
国际英语资讯:U.S. led coalition kills thousands of civilians in 4 years in Syria
国际英语资讯:Zambia, Zimbabwe seal 4 cooperation deals
国际英语资讯:Egyptian delegation meets Hamas leaders over cease-fire, reconciliation issues
中国不打算与美国就解决贸易争端进行新的谈判
Burberry要哭,2千亿美金的大生意做不好
国际英语资讯:Rouhani says Iran to remain in JCPOA with conditions
国际英语资讯:News Analysis: Mutual interests push Turkey, Germany to reset partnership during Erdogans