Atlas defeated Cruz Azul in an intense match corresponding to day 2 of the Apertura 2022. However, the current champion was once again in the eye of the hurricane after a controversial refereeing decision that raised suspicions of possible assistance to the team presided over by Alejandaro Irarragori.
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In the first half stoppage time, the Argentinean player Rotondi tried to shoot at the ball, but the movement ended up being abrupt, the ball escaped and ended up connecting with the foot of the player Anderson Santamaría of Atlas. A play that after being examined by the VAR ended up being considered as a red card.
After this action, the fans and those who watched the match concluded that the action was totally different from what was assessed by the judges. In this way, the supposed help to Atlas comes back to the fans' minds after actions like these. Definitely, an expulsion that completely conditioned Diego Aguirre's scheme.
What do FIFA regulations say about Rotondi's play?
According to FIFA regulations, if the plancha is above the ankle, even if there is no intention to injure the opponent, this should be punished with a red card. Such was the case with the Argentinian's tackle on Santamaría. However, the fans are of the opposite opinion, as they consider that there is no intention on Rotondi's part, rather than the regulations themselves.
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