Robbery! Ref sends off Plata, chaos in Flamengo v Racing clash | OneFootball

Gonzalo Plata was unfairly sent off at the start of the second half

Flamengo faces Racing (ARG) this Wednesday (29th) in a decisive match for the second leg of the Copa Libertadores semifinal. Despite controlling the first half, the Red and Black were harmed by the referee, who sent off forward Gonzalo Plata.

At 12 minutes into the second half, Gonzalo Plata was pulled by defender Marcos Rojo in the attacking half. However, the Flamengo striker disagreed with the action, pushed the Argentine, and ended up being sent off.

Chilean referee Piero Maza requested the help of video referee Juan Lara, who reviewed the incident. After five minutes of stoppage, VAR confirmed the sending off of Gonzalo Plata. As a result, Flamengo was left with ten players on the field.

IS RACING REFEREEING THE GAME?

Furthermore, Racing players have been complaining to the referee since the first minute of the match in Avellaneda. Flamengo players began to question the referee for not calling some fouls in the first half. However, they were ignored.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO'S SITUATION?

Thus, with ten players on the field, Flamengo now fights to stay alive in the battle for a spot in the Copa Libertadores final. That's because the red-and-black team only needs a simple draw to advance to the final, in Lima, on November 29th.

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