FBC Melgar made a great start to the final League 1 tournament by beating ADT but failed to maintain the winning streak when he clashed with Deportivo Garcilaso. Arequipa’s side and Cusco’s side drew 2-2 in the Imperial City, although the red-black side won by a two-goal margin after nine minutes of play. However, the clash between referee Jordi Espinoza and the VAR resulted in errors due to some key situations.
Arbitration error in FBC Melgar vs. Deportivo Garcilaso case
15 minutes: Giordana’s striker position
In the game that ended in a penalty in favor of Garcilaso, which later turned into a goal, was the striker Santiago Jordan He was in a forward position so the action should have been voided and no foul or shot from 12 strides was penalized for the Cusqueños.
Controversy in Melgar vs. Garcilaso. Photo: Capture League 1 Max
39 minutes: Hard foul by Giordana
In the last minutes of the first half the striker Santiago Jordan He committed a serious foul on the field by kicking a red and black player’s leg, causing the footballer pain on the field. However, the VAR did not call the referee to assess whether the yellow card he had shown the attacker was correct or whether it warranted a dismissal.
Controversy in Melgar vs. Garcilaso. Photo: Capture League 1 Max
Minute 56: Melgar penalty invasion
When the score was 2-1 in favor of Dominó, Jhamir D’Arrigo He had the opportunity to extend the lead from the penalty spot, but his shot hit the crossbar and the game was no longer in danger. However, while the shot was being taken, the Sky Blue Defense entered the restricted area and caused the shot to be repeated. The most recent instance of the rule being applied was Alianza Lima’s penalty against Hernán Barcos, which was saved by Atlético Grau’s Raúl Fernández, but had to be re-taken because a player from Piura’s team entered the penalty area.
Controversy in Melgar vs. Garcilaso. Photo: Capture League 1 Max
There is a possibility of an offside position in the game before the penalty is imposed Kenji Cabrera on the wall that Bernardo Cuesta does to him before knocking down the Peruvian-Japanese.
Controversy in Melgar vs. Garcilaso. Photo: Capture League 1 Max