Valencia asks RFEF to postpone DANA Cup match
He Valencia and Levant requested from the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) postponement of Copa del Rey matches that this Wednesday they had to play against Parla Escuela and Pontevedra respectively, given the serious rain that hit the Valencian Community. DANA, which killed at least 51 people according to its latest balance sheet.
“The club believes that is the most convenient measure due to the serious consequences DANA, which we are seeing in the province of Valencia, recommendations to avoid travel and cessation of communication with Madrid,” said Valencia, awaiting a decision from the RFEF.
Pontevedra-Levante Cup postponed
Levante, for its part, is already aware of the decision to postpone the cup match against Pontevedra in Pasarone, according to federation sources briefed by EFE.
The Valencian team’s expedition was unable to take off on the flight scheduled for 22:35 on Tuesday to Santiago due to unfavorable atmospheric conditions that had been observed in their locality since yesterday.
Pending RFEF approval, both clubs agreed that the match will be played on Thursday next week. EFE
Condolences to the families of the victims
In addition, this Wednesday morning, Valencia expressed “sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased” regarding this DANA.
“Many strength to all neighbors and affected communities and to groups working to prevent and recover from the hurricane. The club once again confirms that we are at the disposal of the authorities and affected municipalities to help in any way possible,” the club said in a statement.