Conmebol picks World Cup referee for Flamengo v Cruzeiro in Libertadores | OneFootball

Flamengo and Cruzeiro face off this Wednesday (12), at Mineirão

It’s almost time! Flamengo and Cruzeiro begin the battle for a spot in the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores de América. For the first clash, which takes place on Wednesday (12), at Mineirão, Conmebol selected Argentine referee Yael Falcón, who was at the last World Cup.

The referee is 37 years old and has a degree in Physical Education. In his career, he has officiated only one Flamengo match, and the memory is a good one for the rubro-negros, despite the defeat. On August 22, 2024, the Argentine officiated Bolívar (BOL) 1–0 Mengão, at the altitude of La Paz, in the Libertadores round of 16. Since Rubro-Negro had won the first leg 2–0, the team advanced in the competition.

AFTER ALL, WHAT IS THE FULL OFFICIATING CREW FOR CRUZEIRO VS FLAMENGO?

IN SHORT, WHICH MATCHES DID THE ARGENTINE OFFICIATE AT THE WORLD CUP?

Yael Falcón was at the last World Cup, which ended last month. In the tournament held in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, the Argentine officiated three matches: Sweden 5–1 Tunisia, Czechia 0–3 Mexico, and Switzerland 2–0 Algeria. Only the last of these was a knockout match, in the second round. The other two encounters took place in the group stage.

WHEN WILL CRUZEIRO VS FLAMENGO BE?

The ball starts rolling for Cruzeiro vs Flamengo at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time), at Mineirão, in the first leg of the Copa Libertadores round of 16. The return leg, at Maracanã, is scheduled for August 19. Whoever advances will face Tolima (COL) or Del Valle (EQU) in the next round.

SO, WHAT IS THE AUTHOR’S OPINION?

— Despite being young, Falcón has an impressive résumé. He has officiated FIFA tournaments such as the World Cup and the U-20 World Cup, the Club World Cup, and has 17 Copa Libertadores matches under his belt. Since 2023, the Argentine has been officiating matches in the Glória Eterna, South America’s main tournament — began Pedro Paulo Catonho, journalist at Coluna do Fla.

— Let’s hope he does a good job and, above all, isn’t a home ref. Argentine referees usually let the game flow; they don’t call every little foul, and Flamengo needs to be alert to that. May the 22 players on the field be the stars of the show — he added.

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