The referees commission released the VAR audios of the play between Sebastián Casares and Piojo Alvarado and disallowed a “penalty” as described by Cago.
It contains America vs Sivas A controversial play ensued after the National Classic was tied 0-0. In the 34th minute, a collision between Roberto Alvarado and Sebastian Casares was not signaled, sparking public debate about a possible “penalty” as he defined it. Fernando Cago, Coach of El Rebano.
“In the 34th minute, referee Fernando Hernandez ruled that there was no penalty in the penalty area. America; VAR confirmed it. “We explain to you through audios and videos why this decision is right,” the release said Commission of ArbitratorsOn their social networks, with a technical explanation.
The coach also criticized the move Sivas, Fernando CagoA player who does not score in his team's favor is considered a “penalty”, a situation that could change the tie at nil.
“Penalty,” he commented. Fernando Cago. “The pillow they gave Roberto Alvarado?” asked Argentina. “A very clear punishment, like the one with Mazatlán, equal or worse, a very clear punishment. With a terrible fight, because of the penalty, and with the uncomfortable comments from the referee, I noticed that the players were uncomfortable, and without going further, the first dismissal of Torres. […] “Was it more or less than Roberto Alvarado's head? It was a penalty, I'm right,” said the Chivas coach.
The move was not deemed a penalty by referee Fernando Hernandez, who returned to whistle the national classic after a 12-match ban he received last year. VAR Again and again it was reviewed on several occasions and it was decided that it was not a penalty. Sivas.
In the audios of VAR A review of the whistles in the cabin was heard, and they ruled out possible foul play on Alvarado; The central referee even comments that “Cáceres is shrinking” to avoid contact, but that's due to inertia.
America And Sivas They have faced each other three times in March with a draw each with one win, apart from a draw in the Liga MX related game. Third is the all-encompassing controversy.
