Peru is preparing for the start of the 2010 World Cup Qualifying Rounds. In its first match against Paraguay, Peru will kick off the qualifying rounds for the 2010 World Cup.Peru's National Soccer Coach, "Chemo" del Solar has announced the 11 starters for the match while the Municipality of Ate has authorized for the game to be held at the Monumental Stadium in Ate, Lima, Peru. Fans have purchased their tickets with only several thousand remaining.
One of the main concerns Peru's police has is the safety of the tens of thousands of fans that will go to the game. 16 escape routes have already been established inside the stadium in case of any emergency.
In addition, General Octavio Salazar has announced that 20 digital cameras have been set up along Javier Prado Avenue and the Carretera Central to monitor fan's behavior. General Salazar stated that the objective was to catch anyone vandalizing the area or committing acts of violence.
"The person who is filmed by a digital camera committing a criminal act will be turned over to authorities and drastically punished," said General Salazar in an interview with Andina news.
It was also reported that 11,000 police officers have been assigned to provide security before, during and after the soccer game Peru will play against Paraguay. 3,000 officers will be around the stadium while 8,000 have been placed throughout the streets of Lima.
Salazar reported that 100 buses would take fans from Javier Prado avenue to the stadium. The buses can be taken by fans at the intersections of Javier Prado and the following avenues: Brasil Avenue, Sánchez Carrión (ex Pershing) Avenue, Guardia Civil Avenue, Jockey Plaza and La Molina Avenue.
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