“Punishment”: Úbeda hits out at Valenzuela after Cruzeiro draw | OneFootball

Claudio Úbeda analyzed Boca’s draw in a press conference and took aim at referee Jesús Valenzuela’s performance. According to his remarks, the coach hopes that those in charge of officiating also face consequences when their performance falls short of expectations.

Boca drew against Cruzeiro at La Bombonera in a match full of controversy that affected the result. El Xeneize was heavily harmed by Jesús Valenzuela’s officiating and will head into the final matchday of the group stage with no margin for error.

In that sense, Claudio Úbeda showed his frustration with the referee’s performance and especially highlighted the final possible handball penalty involving Lucas Romero. According to Boca’s coach, Valenzuela “should have at least waited and gone to review it,” but instead “rushed and ended the match.”

Boca drew 1-1 with Cruzeiro in a controversial match. Photo: Gerónimo Marino/La Número 12.

However, he sought to highlight the team’s level and said: “we can’t focus only on that today; we have to understand that we created many chances in our favor. I think we were better in the first half and deserved a different result.” He also added that Boca “has one life left” and that they must win the next match.

On the other hand, he praised his players’ attitude in avoiding protests, considering how controversial the match was. “There was a lot of talk about staying calm in our complaints and focusing on what was happening in the game,” he stressed.

Later on, Úbeda again emphasized how damaging it was that “the referee’s approach was completely detrimental” to Boca. The coach was measured so as to avoid “saying outrageous things,” but stated that “there’s no basis to defend the final play” and that “he has nothing to stand on.”

And he added: “many times players are punished when they are shown a card, or criticized when they play badly; when a coach does things poorly, he is heavily criticized. And I think there should also be rewards and punishments for referees.”

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