Hard done by against Pumas? Clear last-minute penalty not given to América | OneFootball

América fell at the last minute against Pumas, in a match that was ultimately decided by a penalty committed by Cristian Borja on the rival forward Martínez.

But after that play, there was a controversial play in favor of the Eagles that neither the referee nor the VAR saw, and it was a clear handball inside the area by a Pumas defender.

In a press conference, André Jardine acknowledged that the team has not been playing well, but at the same time, he assured that they should have been awarded that penalty as it was very evident.

«The penalty for Pumas was well called, but they have to give us the second penalty, a very clear handball. A match decided by the VAR«, were his words.

Was it a penalty for América?

As we can see in the video, it was a very clear penalty, but it happened right in the last minute of the match, to the point that the VAR didn't even take the time to review the play.

This was a clear mistake by the referee since in doubt, he should have stopped the game and waited for the VAR to inform him about the play before concluding the match.

In the end, nothing could be done, and the match concluded with a very controversial victory for the rival.

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