Millonarios Claims Victory Amidst VAR Controversy
In a thrilling game against América de Cali, Andrés Llinás assisted Leo Castro with a cross from the side, ultimately leading to an intense goal that decided the game in favor of Millonarios. However, controversy surrounded the goal as the VAR review left many questioning the result.
The goal, which came in the 58th minute, marked an important victory for Millonarios after three consecutive games without a win in the BetPlay League. The VAR review, however, raised several concerns as it failed to provide a clear view of the striker’s position at the moment of the crucial play.
Notably, seasoned journalist Carlos Antonio Vélez criticized the way VAR handled the situation, expressing suspicions about the accuracy of the decision. His concerns were shared by many fans who were left in dismay by the lack of clarity in the review process.
Despite the controversy, the América bench did not raise major complaints about the goal, with coach César Farías acknowledging defeat and admitting to the mistakes made by his team during the game.
Following the victory, Millonarios rose to third place in the standings, while América dropped to eighth place, with the possibility of moving lower depending on the results in the upcoming games.
What added fuel to the fire was the fact that the FCF, Colombia’s football federation, promised to reveal VAR audios following last year’s controversial incidents, but has failed to do so publicly.
Ultimately, the goal by Leo Castro has not only impacted the outcome of the game but also has sparked debates about the effectiveness and transparency of VAR decisions in football matches.