Ángelo Campos was the protagonist of the first final between Alianza Lima vs. Academic. The blue and white goalkeeper was heavily questioned for carrying his club’s flag at the Monumental Stadium, even in the Merengue shop they called for a sanction. Ahead of the rematch in Matute, the 30-year-old footballer broke his silence and revealed what he said on the pitch.
What did Ángelo Campos say about his gesture at the Monumental Stadium?
Through his Instagram account, the goalkeeper attached a message with the date and time of the moment he showed the flag.
“Thank you dad, thank you for this beautiful moment, thank you for your love, thank you for bringing me here today to enjoy this game, just thank you, beloved father, because without you none of this would have been possible, without you could I not be here, everything is for you and for you, father. Light up my heart and light the fire that makes me unstoppable, light up my teammates, light up my club Alianza Lima and take care of them. I give you my heart and I put my life in your hands. Today I exalt your name to the highest point on planet Earth, for all glory is yours, King of kings and Lord of lords. Thank God, thank you Dad. Saturday 11/4/23 7:12 a.m.,” it says on his social networks.
Message from Ángelo Campos. Photo: Instagram.
This was the gesture of Ángelo Campos in Monumental
What does the referee report say about Ángelo Campos’ gesture?
Now that Universitario is set to file a lawsuit against Campos, it has been revealed what referee Kevin Ortega said in his report. The letter mentions what happened to the goalkeeper during the warm-up and what action was taken.
“When he reached the penalty spot, he stretched out the flag he was carrying between his shoulders, raised it above his head and displayed it in the four stands of the stadium, which provoked a reaction from the fans. The match delegate informed immediately.” The Lima Alliance team leader asked the player to stop this type of actions (…) as it could affect the order and tranquility in the stadium and the game would be suspended due to the persistent attitude of Mr. Ángelo Campos the risk to the physical integrity of the participants,” he explains.