The night in the Maracaná It ended hot. Flemish venance 2-1 to Students For the Copa Libertadores, but the focus was placed on the arbitration of Colombian Andrés Rojas. The sports director of the Brazilian club, José Botoshot with everything and described what happened as “scandalous” and “shameful.”
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The leader did not keep anything and, barely finished the game, publicly asked the Conmebol That “carefully” analyze what happened in the first leg of the quarterfinals.
“A penalty in our favor ended in La Roja A (Gonzalo) Plata, What not only harmed us today, but also complicates us for the return, ”claimed Boto, referring to the expulsion of Ecuadorian by double yellow after an alleged simulation in the rival area.
In addition, the DT put the magnifying glass on the student goal: “During his goal, the ball hit a student player’s arm. This cannot be a coincidence. “And he added:” Once again, a team that attacks more and has possession ends with more yellow cards. “
Carrillo achieved the discount for students (video: ESPN).
Boto also questioned the referee’s decision not to expel Farías In the first half, who committed a strong fault about Tile And I already had yellow. “It was his second yellow and he didn’t even show her,” he protested.
“It is scandalous, shameful, that in the biggest competition of South America let’s continue seeing things like this. I ask them, already confebol, who pay attention to the second leg, because this cannot happen again, ”he said.
How the series between Flamengo and students follow
Until the expulsion of silver, Flemish He won 2-0 and dominated the game. But numerical inferiority forced the Brazilian team to retreat and Students took advantage: Carrillo He discounted at 89 minutes and left the series open.
Next Thursday, the Rio de Janeiro team will travel to La Plata to define the pass to the semifinals. Flemish He only needs a tie to advance, while a victory for a student goal will take the series to penalties. If Argentines win by two or more goals, they will pass directly.
