When we said goodbye to the Melgar vs. match. Aurora for the first leg of Phase 1 of the Copa Libertadores, in added time, Leonel Galeano appeared to score 2-1 for the ‘red and black’, sending the series to penalties, but the goal was annulled by the VAR . Minutes later, in the last play Brian Blando scored what seemed to be the advantage for those from Arequipa, but again the VAR interfered to annul the goal again and define Melgar’s elimination.
According to the criteria of the VAR, the goals scored by Melgar in added time have been annulled, causing great controversy and disappointment among the team and its fans. The VAR has once again played a decisive role in a high-stakes match, leaving the outcome up to the video review. The controversy surrounding the use of VAR in football matches continues to grow, as fans and players alike question the consistency and fairness of its decisions. The unfortunate outcome of the Melgar vs. Aurora match serves as a reminder of the controversy surrounding the use of technology in football and the impact it can have on the outcome of a game.