Corda’s handball leaves no doubt: why the penalty for Colón was spot on

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·1 March 2026

Corda’s handball leaves no doubt: why the penalty for Colón was spot on

Contrary to the voices trying to suggest the idea of a "gift" from the referee, Bruno Amiconi's decision to award a penalty in favor of Colón at 15 minutes into the first half was strictly correct and in line with the rules of the game.

Action in the game: In the controversial play, Ferro's defender, Sebastián Corda, effectively interrupts the trajectory of the ball using his hand inside the area.
Referee's Decision: Amiconi did not hesitate after the linesman's warning, who had the necessary perspective to notice the infraction that stopped a direct advance.
Regulatory Basis: FIFA's rules are clear regarding handballs that increase body volume or interrupt trajectories towards the goal; in this case, the referee's interpretation was precise in judging the intentionality and impact of the maneuver.
Justice on the field: Despite initial doubts generated by the speed of the play, later replays confirm that there was illegal contact. Therefore, there was no external benefit for the Sabalero: what really happened in Ferro's area was called.

It is worth noting that, despite the legitimacy of the penalty, Alan Bonansea could not capitalize on the opportunity, as his shot was saved by goalkeeper Fernando Monetti. This reinforces that the development of the match remained under sporting parity, beyond the referee's correct decisions.