Overview
- A video of Cristián Zavala’s missed chip and immediate fall went viral, with many viewers alleging he simulated injury.
- Colo Colo’s coach defended the winger, telling ESPN that Zavala “had a problem” and that medical evaluations are underway with hopes it is not serious.
- Peñarol goalkeeper Washington Aguerre saved the chipped attempt during the Río de la Plata Series friendly.
- Colo Colo legend Leonardo “Pollo” Véliz publicly condemned the attempt and questioned the player’s attitude.
- Despite the incident, Colo Colo won the match on penalties, and no official diagnosis on Zavala’s condition has been released.