The unusual goal that was not scored against Atlanta and the referee’s self-criticism: “it’s a horrible feeling”

2024-03-12 21:33:46

In an unusual move, Atlanta was not awarded a clear goal against Gimnasia and Tiro de Salta at home in a match that ended in a tie for the Primera Nacional.

At 23 minutes into the second half, Lucas Ríos took a free kick and, even though the ball touched one of the internal supports between the stick and the crossbar, The goal was not sanctioned.

Without VAR technology, The only chance for them to collect it was that the referee or linesman Note the rebound off the upright at the same moment and that it did not hit the crossbar.

The referee of the match, Juan Pablo Loustau, made self-criticism in a later interview and acknowledged the mistake although he also expressed the difficulty of the play.

«I leave with a horrible feeling. Then we saw the play, we saw that it was a goal. On the playing field it becomes very difficult. “It is one of the most difficult plays for both the assistants and me,” he expressed.

«Although I am leaving very sad about the play, It’s hard for me to blame myself because they are plays that in Europe are resolved with the clock that tells you if it’s a goal or not, In the First Division they are often resolved by the WAS and here it is very difficult for us to see it,” added the judge, son of Juan Carlos Loustau and brother of Patricio.



1710279815
#unusual #goal #scored #Atlanta #referees #selfcriticism #horrible #feeling

Leave a Comment

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.