After being penalised by the VAR in the defeat against Japan, the national volleyball team’s symbol made a harsh statement on social media.
This day, the Argentine volleyball team was harmed by the VAR in what ended up being an unexpected defeat against Japan, 25-16, 25-22, 18-25 and 25-23. Facundo Contea reference for the team, broke down in tears on the court and then made a very harsh post on social media against the organization of the Olympic Games.
Conte exploded on social media: he shared an image of the moment of the play, with a strong statement: “We got a yellow card and a red card for getting angry about this ball. We worked three years to be in this tournament and we’re not supposed to show emotion when we get screwed in front of everyone. Just swallow and let the show go on. Shame on you all.”
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The Argentine volleyball team He asked for the “Challenge” in the duel against Japan for the second date of Group C, of the Paris 2024 Olympic Gamesand the technology ruled against the national team even though the images seemed to go in the opposite direction: it was clearly seen that the ball grazed the fingers of a Japanese player.
However, they did not notice it despite the use of technology and Polish Wojciech Maroszek gave a point to the Asians.
In this context, the referee cautioned Conte And, amidst the captain’s complaints, Luciano De Ceccothen also showed a red card, which meant another point in favor of Japan: it was 21-19 for Argentina and ended 21-20 with Japan ahead on the scoreboard in the second set, which was on track for the “Albiceleste”.
Finally, the bronze medal winner in Tokyo 2020 uploaded another story commenting: “How painful it is, there is still a chance and we are going for it. Always moving forward, go Argentina.”
Source: Ambito
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