Flamengo player slams refereeing error in Libertadores: “Cost us the game” | OneFootball

Ayrton Lucas clearly sees refereeing error in play that expelled Gonzalo Plata

Ayrton Lucas provided an assist to Varela during the match between Flamengo and Estudiantes de La Plata (ARG). However, despite his assist for the goal, the left-back left unsatisfied. This is because the number 6 of the Most Beloved pointed out a refereeing error that cost the Rubro-Negro dearly.

— I'm sad about the way it happened. It was a play that was very clear that we saw it was him (Plata) who was fouled. And it's hard to decide because I think when you get a yellow you can't change. It was very serious, which cost the game today -, warned Ayrton Lucas adding that:

— But as I said, it's try to forget. And from tomorrow think about the Brazilian league and then think about the return game that we have the capacity to qualify there —, highlighted Ayrton Lucas in the mixed zone.

What happened in Flamengo x Estudiantes?

Flamengo was winning 2-0, on Thursday (18), when Plata was fouled and still got expelled. Therefore, the Rubro-Negro started to play with one less man. Thus, Estudiantes reduced the difference in the score at Maracanã.

The Flamengo players were not the only ones who noticed the mistake by referee Andrés Rojas. After all, Conmebol itself admitted the error and annulled Plata's second yellow. Therefore, the number 50 of the Most Beloved is cleared to play the return match in La Plata.

When will the return match between Flamengo and Estudiantes be?

Flamengo and Estudiantes will meet again next Thursday (25), at Jorge Luis Hirschi Stadium, known as UNO, in Argentina. Then, the Rubro-Negro advances with a draw, while the Argentines need a simple victory to take the dispute to penalties.

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