Alianza Lima and César Vallejo gave us a good game at the National Stadium. Although the victory was fair for the team Alejandro Restrepo, There was some controversy, which was not approved by referee Joel Alarcón. One of them was Josepmir Ballón's headbutt against midfielder Adrián Arregui, which did not result in a dismissal despite the referee being close to the action.
This event happened after the football player Lima Alliance fights for a shared ball and commits a violation of the rules. After this game, the referee stopped the game and a riot broke out, which ended in discussions and aggression on the part of Josepmir Ballón. The former blue and white footballer confronted Adrián Arregui and seconds later headbutted him in the face.
After this action, Joel Alarcón took out his red card and showed it to the Uruguayan footballer and César Vallejo's winger Johan Madrid, who was surprised since he only intervened to separate the players without committing an infringement. Despite the former Sporting Cristal player's claims, Alarcón did not change his decision and was not alerted by the VAR.
Should the VAR have informed Josepmir Ballón about the expulsion?
The former referee and advisor of FIFA Miguel Scime did an analysis of the game Lima Alliance vs. Cesar Vallejo via their social networks. About the game of Josepmir Balloon, The former referee pointed out that the VAR should have notified Joel Alarcón to review the play and correct the sending off.
“The referee does not sanction a reckless foul. After the conflict, player No. 88 should have been sent off, not player No. 32 Madrid, the VAR should have invited an OFR showing the different angles to show the CV and the identification error.” he wrote on his X- Account.
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Publication of the FIFA advisor on Josepmir Ballón's game. Photo: Photo taken by X
When is the next Alianza Lima game?
Lima Alliance must face Alianza Atlético de Sullana on the second day of the Apertura tournament League 1 2024. This game is scheduled for Sunday February 4th at 2:00 p.m. in the city of Piura.