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

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·1 Maret 2026

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

Contrary to the voices attempting to promote the idea of a referee “gift,” Bruno Amiconi’s decision to award a penalty in favor of Colón at the 15th minute of the first half was strictly correct and in accordance with the rules of the game.

Game Action: In the controversial play, Ferro defender Sebastián Corda effectively interrupts the trajectory of the ball using his hand inside the box.
Referee’s Decision: Amiconi did not hesitate after the linesman’s warning, who had the necessary perspective to notice the infraction that cut off a direct attack.
Regulatory Basis: FIFA’s regulations are clear regarding handballs that increase body volume or interrupt trajectories toward the goal; in this case, the referee’s interpretation was precise in judging both the intent and the impact of the action.
Justice on the field: Despite initial doubts generated by the speed of the play, subsequent replays confirm that illegal contact did occur. Therefore, there was no external benefit for the Sabalero: the call reflected what actually happened in Ferro’s box.

It is worth noting that, despite the legitimacy of the penalty, Alan Bonansea was unable to capitalize on the opportunity, as his shot was saved by goalkeeper Fernando Monetti. This reinforces that the course of the match remained competitively balanced, regardless of the referee’s correct decisions.