San Lorenzo players lashed out at the Chilean referee after their elimination from the Copa Libertadores in Brazil against Atlético Mineiro. “He might end up eating them,” they said.
Saint Lawrence was eliminated from the Libertadores Cup 2024 in Brazil facing Atletico Mineiroafter losing 1-0, despite giving a good image. As soon as the match ended, the “Ciclón” players fired at the Chilean referee Felipe Andres Gonzalez Alveal.
Gaston Campidefender of Saint Lawrencehe lashed out at the refereeing, criticised the Brazilians’ play and was proud of his teammates.
“The truth is that the referee… spent the whole second half talking to Vargas. Maybe they’re going to eat together now. A disgrace. He said he gave 10 minutes, but not even five were played. A disgrace. He was stopped because they opened the half to waste time.”he fired at the note still on the playing field.
“They didn’t play at all, they didn’t make a move. I’m really mad at the referee. We deserved to go through. The referee was the 12th player for them.”denounced the San Lorenzo player.
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“A team that spends 50 million a year playing for time against us, who have been working our asses off. We, along with many of the club’s youngsters, had a great game. I’m leaving angry with the referee. We gave our all and I don’t like being left out like this, being given the advantage like this.”Campi added.
The only goal of the match was scored by Atletico Mineiro the Argentine defender Rodrigo Battaglia20 minutes into the second half, with a header after a corner.
With this result, the Brazilian team will face Fluminense in the quarter-finals.
Source: Ambito
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