River controversy: AFA release VAR audio, red card explained | OneFootball

This Monday, AFA released the VAR audios related to the expulsion of Fausto Vera in River's defeat against Tigre at the Monumental stadium, a refereeing decision that once again sparked controversy. The midfielder was sent off at the 59th minute of the match following a foul sanctioned by Sebastián Zunino, without a review in the video arbitration system.

In the released recordings, the exchange between Yamil Possi, VAR referee, and Bryan Ferreyra, AVAR, can be heard, who agreed not to intervene, considering there was a point of contact in the action that Zunino interpreted as a kick to the head. Based on that criterion, the main referee upheld his decision without being called to review the play.

The images, however, do not clearly show the indicated contact, which reignited the debate about the lack of review in a decisive action. The expulsion left River with ten players in the final stretch of the match and affected the development of the game.

Ahead of the next match against Argentinos Juniors, Marcelo Gallardo will not be able to count on Vera due to the automatic suspension. The coach is evaluating alternatives to replace him, with Giuliano Galoppo and Kevin Castaño as the main options in midfield.

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