‘If it was Paredes, nothing happens’: Zielinski slams Rigoni red | OneFootball

Despite playing much of the second half with one man down, Belgrano managed to hold on to the lead and beat Aldosivi 1-0 on Matchday 14 of the Apertura Tournament. However, the focus after the match was on Daniel Zamora’s controversial decision to send off Emiliano Rigoni six minutes into the second half.

The “Pirata” was already ahead thanks to a goal from its star player, Lucas Zelarayán, when the referee surprised everyone by showing a straight red card to the Córdoba midfielder. According to the official’s gesture, Rigoni had allegedly insulted him after a foul was awarded in favor of the visiting side.

What the main figures had to say

At the press conference, Ricardo Zielinski did not hide his frustration and delivered a statement that strongly resonated: “We asked Emiliano and he said something all players say. If Paredes had done it, nothing would have happened. The referee made things difficult for himself and, as a result, made things difficult for us too.”

Meanwhile, defender Lisandro López also backed his teammate at the end of the match: “I know Emi, and he’s not the kind of person to do those things; I think the referee made a mistake.”

Despite being a man down, the Alberdi side showed its usual defensive solidity to secure three vital points, although it will be without Rigoni for the next round.

The red card that made the Ruso explode

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