Boto worried about Flamengo v Estudiantes second leg: “If a ref can do that at ours…” | OneFootball

Flamengo's Technical Director, José Boto, Did Not Spare Criticism of Thursday's (18th) Refereeing

José Boto once again commented on the refereeing errors in the Flamengo match against Estudiantes (ARG) at Maracanã. Additionally, the football director expressed concern about the return leg of the quarter-finals.

— It was an injustice for Plata and also for us. Honestly, I am very worried about the return match because if, in our home, a referee can do that, in an almost arrogant manner, I am concerned about what they might do outside our home (in Argentina) -, he said in an interview with SporTV.

What Did the Refereeing Do in the Flamengo vs. Estudiantes Match?

The refereeing failed to award a penalty to Samuel Lino in the first half and gave too many yellow cards to the Flamengo players. However, the main issue occurred in the second half.

This is because the referee Andres Rojas gave a red card to Plata instead of awarding a penalty to Flamengo. As a result, Estudiantes improved in the match and managed to score a goal at Maracanã.

Did Flamengo Appeal After Plata's Red Card?

Yes! Flamengo sent a letter to Conmebol, and the entity has already reversed the on-field situation. Thus, Plata is free to play the second leg of the quarter-finals of the Libertadores against Estudiantes.

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