Scandal in Venezuela: Players deliberately missed their penalties as a complaint about the refereeing

Scandal in Venezuela: Players deliberately missed their penalties as a complaint about the refereeing

August 22, 2024 – 1:32 PM

An unusual situation occurred in Venezuela: Caracas decided to shoot wide and their goalkeeper was left standing in the penalty shootout against Deportivo Táchira. All this in protest against controversial refereeing.

Caracas FC and Tachira Sports They tied 1 to 1 in the eighth round of the Venezuelan League in view of Caracas FCin New TownHowever, in the penalty shoot-out a particular event occurred due to disagreement with the international refereeing Alexis Herrera.

After the match, both teams had to decide the game on penalties in order to add points for a parallel cup, called “King of Brands”.

However, the controversy arose after the players of Caracas They deliberately missed all their shots in protest against a referee’s decision, which in the last play of regular time, annulled the goal that would have meant victory.

As far as the match is concerned, the goals were the work of Ender Echenique at 35 minutes, for Caracasand Maurice Cova at 45′, for the visitors.

On the other hand, the controversial play occurred at the last minute, after a free kick, Everardo Rose converted into a goal.

However, the action was cancelled due to an alleged offside position.

Source: Ambito

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