During the last week of March, Chile arrived in Lima, the Peruvian capital, in order to play a World Cup qualifier against Peru on March 27. Peruvian hooligans welcomed the Chilean delegation with rocks, eggs, tomatoes, and anything within the reach of their hands and hurled those objects at Chileans players. They also offered severe verbal harassments against the Chilean players. The results left the bus transporting the Chilean delegation with every window broken and their members frightened due to the unfriendly reception and lack of security prior to the crucial match that Peru eventually won 3-1. The Chilean FA protested and took the case to FIFA, bringing in their briefcases videotapes to prove the archaic actions that, in their opinion, was encouraged by Peruvian team members like coach Julio Uribe, who had incited a warlike ambience and encouraged local fans to make their Chilean counterparts feel unwelcome during their stay in Lima.
Some options are Colombian venues in Barranquilla and Cali.
Ecuador are the Cafeteros direct rivals, and Colombian fans would certainly tilt their hopes to a Peruvian victory. Ecuador, on the other hand, have already been affected with the matter because the longer it takes FIFA to confirm their position, the Ecuadorian FA cannot arrange travel plans prior to the crucial World Cup qualifier. Not only will the appealing process influence the training of the Ecuadorian squad, but also traveling deals will break down for local travel agencies promoting game packages to Ecuadorian fans planning on following the national team. FIFA has approximately three weeks to decide. If the FPF petition is granted, the Chilean FA will have another chance to appeal.