Argentina Seizes Third Position, Scaloni Highlights Referee Performance
Argentina national team won third place in the Copa America 2019 after a 2-1 win over Chile at the Arena Corinthians on Sunday (07/07/2019) early morning hrs. Unfortunately, this match was slightly tarnished by the expulsion of Lionel Messi from the field.
Despite winning, Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni felt his players were being treated unfairly during the match. He thinks there are a number of events that should be reviewed through Assisted Video Referee (VAR).
The Argentine national team became the third-ranked Copa America team after beating Chile 2-1 at the Corinthians Arena on Sunday (7/7/2019) early morning hrs.
He also questioned the referee's decision to expel Messi, after the concerned quarrel with Chilean player Gary Medel. Medel was finally red-carded by the referee.
"This game feels weird. I still don't understand how VAR works. It seems that the referee still doesn't understand how VAR works. I also don't understand why Messi had to be kicked out, "Scaloni said on Argentina's Twitter account.
Argentina's first goal was created by Sergio Aguero in the 12th minute, which maximized Messi's pass. Albiceleste then doubled his lead 10 minutes later with a Paulo Dybala goal.
In the 59th minute, Argentinean German Pezzella had to drop Chilean players outside the penalty box, and the referee immediately pointed to the spot. Arturo Vidal who is believed to be the executor completed his task well. ARGENTINA
PLAYERS
(4-3-3)
Armani; Foyth, Pezzella, Otamendi, Tagliafico; De Paul, Paredes, Lo Celso (Fun 90); Messi, Aguero (Suarez 81), Dybala (Di Maria 67)
Coach : Lionel Scaloni
CILE (3-1-4-2)
Arias; Diaz, Medel, Jara (Maripan 50); Pulgar; Isla, Aranguiz (Castillo 83), Vidal, Beausejour; Sanchez (Fernandes 17), Vargas
Coach : Reinaldo Rueda { Source }
Despite winning, Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni felt his players were being treated unfairly during the match. He thinks there are a number of events that should be reviewed through Assisted Video Referee (VAR).
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The Argentine national team became the third-ranked Copa America team after beating Chile 2-1 at the Corinthians Arena on Sunday (7/7/2019) early morning hrs.
He also questioned the referee's decision to expel Messi, after the concerned quarrel with Chilean player Gary Medel. Medel was finally red-carded by the referee.
"This game feels weird. I still don't understand how VAR works. It seems that the referee still doesn't understand how VAR works. I also don't understand why Messi had to be kicked out, "Scaloni said on Argentina's Twitter account.
Argentina's first goal was created by Sergio Aguero in the 12th minute, which maximized Messi's pass. Albiceleste then doubled his lead 10 minutes later with a Paulo Dybala goal.
In the 59th minute, Argentinean German Pezzella had to drop Chilean players outside the penalty box, and the referee immediately pointed to the spot. Arturo Vidal who is believed to be the executor completed his task well. ARGENTINA
PLAYERS
(4-3-3)
Armani; Foyth, Pezzella, Otamendi, Tagliafico; De Paul, Paredes, Lo Celso (Fun 90); Messi, Aguero (Suarez 81), Dybala (Di Maria 67)
Coach : Lionel Scaloni
CILE (3-1-4-2)
Arias; Diaz, Medel, Jara (Maripan 50); Pulgar; Isla, Aranguiz (Castillo 83), Vidal, Beausejour; Sanchez (Fernandes 17), Vargas
Coach : Reinaldo Rueda { Source }

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