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Barracas Central Tops Aldosivi 3-1 After VAR Upholds Disputed Opening Goal

Now level on nine points with Estudiantes, Barracas faces renewed officiating scrutiny under AFA president Claudio 'Chiqui' Tapia’s VAR protocols.

Overview

  • Facundo Bruera opened the scoring at 28 minutes after Luis Lobo Medina’s VAR review upheld a tight offside call, drawing protests from Aldosivi.
  • Gonzalo Morales doubled the lead early in the second half before Bruera completed his brace to secure a 3-1 victory, with Tiago Serrago netting Aldosivi’s lone goal.
  • The result lifts Barracas Central to nine points in Zona A of the Torneo Clausura, level with Estudiantes and strengthening their continental qualification prospects.
  • The match at the Claudio ‘Chiqui’ Tapia Stadium reiterated ongoing controversy over VAR officiating under AFA president Claudio Tapia, following similar incidents earlier this season.
  • Barracas head into their next fixtures determined to consolidate their joint-top position while under intensified officiating scrutiny.