The game between National-URU e River Plateat the Parque Central stadium, this Tuesday (7), for the CONMEBOL Libertadoreswas marked by widespread confusion among players.
At 14 minutes into the 2nd half, Lozano made a harsh tackle on Aliendro, who was left lying on the ground. It was enough for players from both teams to exchange shoves.
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The Brazilian referee Anderson Daronco showed a yellow card to Lozano and was subsequently called by the VAR to see if it was a red card, as requested by the team’s players. River Plate.
After analyzing the bid, Daronco he maintained the decision on the field and did not send off Lozano. With 11 players, the National-URU he sought a draw with two goals from Gonzalo Carneiro.
The result prevented the early classification of the River Plate to the round of 16 of Libertadores. With 2 rounds remaining, the Argentine team leads Group H, with 10 points, 6 behind third place Freedom.
Widespread confusion between Nacional and River Plate players Ernesto Ryan/Getty Images