Cusco lodge formal complaint after Libertadores loss to Flamengo

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·10 de abril de 2026

Cusco lodge formal complaint after Libertadores loss to Flamengo

Cusco complains about two incidents in match against Flamengo

Defeated by Flamengo on Wednesday (08), Cusco (PER) has not been able to accept the result. This Thursday (09), the Peruvian team announced that it will file a formal complaint with Conmebol regarding the refereeing in the match held at Estadio Inca Garcilaso de la Vega.

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In a statement published on social media, Cusco spoke in an outraged tone and called for respect for Peruvian football. In addition, the club requested the VAR reviews for two incidents during the opening match of Group A of the Copa Libertadores de América.

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SO, WHAT ARE CUSCO’S COMPLAINTS?

Cusco feels harmed by two moments in the second half. The first happened while the match was still 0-0. In a challenge for the ball, Plata stepped on the opponent’s foot. Although it was not on the ankle, the Peruvians believe the Ecuadorian should have been sent off.

Then, after Flamengo took a 1-0 lead, Cusco managed to find the net. However, after a lengthy VAR review, a razor-thin offside was called in the buildup, disallowing what would have been the home side’s equalizer, in a match played at an altitude of 3,400 meters.

WHAT EXACTLY DID CUSCO’S STATEMENT SAY?

“To the golden family, the press, and the general public. Cusco FC, as an institution committed to the values of South American football, expresses deep concern over the events that occurred during the match against Flamengo. These complaints will be sent to Conmebol, together with the Peruvian Football Federation, with whom we hope to maintain a constructive dialogue that contributes to and strengthens confidence in South American football refereeing. Cusco reaffirms its institutional respect for Conmebol, the referees, and the VAR system, recognizing the complexity of organizing football on the continent. In the interest of transparency, we request access to the technical information regarding the decisions mentioned, as well as guarantees that regular protocols will be applied with the same rigor, regardless of the size of the clubs. Cusco will continue competing with pride, commitment, and the conviction that Peruvian football deserves a respected place on the continent. We trust football’s institutions and demand that they rise to the occasion. We deeply thank all of Cusco for its support and unconditional backing in this Copa Libertadores match. Your support is fundamental and reaffirms that, together, we continue making our club greater.”

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.