Esteban Ostojich to referee Estudiantes v Corinthians Libertadores quarter-final first leg | OneFootball

According to Globo.com, Conmebol has appointed Uruguayan referee Esteban Ostojich for the Libertadores quarter-final first leg between Estudiantes and Corinthians at Jorge Luis Hirschi, La Plata, next Wednesday at 21:30 Brasília time.

Last year, Ostojich’s handling of Corinthians’ pre-Libertadores exit to Barcelona-EQU prompted a public complaint from former president Augusto Melo.

Melo said the Uruguayan was lenient with the Ecuadorians’ time-wasting and added less stoppage time than he should have in a game Corinthians won 2-0, which did not overturn a 3-0 first-leg defeat.

In 2021, Conmebol stood Ostojich down after Brazil v Argentina. He was the VAR and did not advise a review when Raphinha was elbowed by Otamendi, suffered a cut lip and needed five stitches.

The following day, Conmebol described the lack of punishment for the Argentine defender as a serious error and removed Andres Cunha and Ostojich from the next round of international appointments.

The second leg is set for the 19th, also at 21:30, at Neo Química Arena.

Source: Globo.com

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