Rossi slams ref in Flamengo v Estudiantes: "Big hand in result" | OneFootball

What did Rossi, Flamengo's goalkeeper, say after the game against Estudiantes (ARG)?

Flamengo won, however, they have many reasons to complain about what happened in the game against Estudiantes (ARG). After the 2 to 1 victory of Mengão, the goalkeeper Agustín Rossi did not spare the referees and, moreover, treated the final result as unfair.

— We have to prepare in the same way we prepared here. On the field, it's 11 against 11. I don't like to say it, but today's (Thursday) refereeing had a big part in the final result —, he stated, before concluding:

— Even though we controlled almost the entire game, with a ball in the area, they found a goal that nobody expected. It leaves a somewhat unfair feeling, as we could have scored more goals —, concluded Rossi in an interview in the mixed zone this Thursday (18).

WHAT HAPPENED IN THE FLAMENGO X ESTUDIANTES GAME?

The most controversial play happened with forward Gonzalo Plata. On the occasion, the Flamengo player was knocked down inside the area. However, the referee did not call a penalty and even gave the Ecuadorian a second yellow card, ejecting the player.

In addition, Flamengo players complained about several hard tackles from Estudiantes players, which did not result in cards. Finally, a hand touch during the Argentine's goal was questioned even by José Boto, Flamengo's football director.

WHEN DOES FLAMENGO PLAY?

Now, Flamengo does not have much time to lament the refereeing errors against Estudiantes. This is because, the team led by Filipe Luís takes the field this Sunday (21), against Vasco, at 5:30 pm (Brasília time), for the Brazilian Championship.

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