[ad_1]
The operation of the VAR was questioned in Colombian football after what happened in the 305 edition of the classic between Independent Medellin and National Athletic, which ended 0-0.
The video refereeing had already intervened in the first minute of the match, asking judge Mario Herrera to review a disciplinary action against Juan Pablo Gallego, from DIM, for a shot at an opponent. The judge decided to uphold his decision: he only admonished him.
(Read also: Eduardo Pimentel reappeared: new complaint against the referees)
But then, at minute 75, Alex Castro, Nacional player, headbutted James Sánchez, from Medellín, in an action very similar to the one he had Teofilo Gutierrez against Jarlan Barrera in the National vs. Junior, on March 12. On that occasion, referee Ferney Trujillo expelled Teo, who received a two-game suspension.
This time, Herrera paused the game while the VAR reviewed the action, but apparently the system stopped working. The actions were halted for more than six minutes.
THE VAR WAS DAMAGED: It was red for Alex Castro who hit a double header, first with Mosquera and then with James Sánchez. Guimaraes quickly took his player out to save him from expulsion. What will have happened? #LigaBetting pic.twitter.com/KiFMGnossQ
– The Central VAR (Andrés) 🖥 (@ElVarCentral) March 28, 2021
The captain of Medellín, Andrés Cadavid, He repeatedly protested to Herrera and asked him to go and review what happened between Castro and Sánchez. “There is not, there is not,” the central told him.
“We reviewed it and it is not for red, brother,” Mario Herrera told Andrés Cadavid annoyed by his insistent claim and threat of “then we are going.”
That said, it was an expulsion for Alex Castro who headed not one, but two rivals: Juan Mosquera and James Sánchez.
– Samuel Vargas (SVargasOK) March 28, 2021
While that was happening, the DT of Nacional, Alexandre Guimaraes, ordered Castro’s departure. In his place Deinner Quinones entered.
Ultimately, Castro received no punishment and play resumed with all 22 men on the field. The VAR returned to work a few minutes later.
SPORTS
More sports news
– Cristiano Ronaldo’s incredible reaction: a legal goal was taken away from him!
– Santa Fe entered asleep, woke up and almost won in Barranquilla
– Pure happiness: Daniel Galán’s opinion after his triumph in Miami
[ad_2]
