Overview

• Luis Lobo Medina initially gave Instituto a stoppage-time free kick for an alleged handball by goalkeeper Rodrigo Rey outside the box, then reversed the call after a VAR check and blew for full time.
• Instituto players and staff protested the final decision, insisting Rey touched the ball beyond the area.
• Independiente coach Julio Vaccari said tablet replays showed the goalkeeper controlled the ball inside the box.
• Vaccari criticized what he called overly rough play from Instituto and argued several incidents warranted red cards.
• The match in Alta Córdoba featured few clear chances and heavy friction, producing a goalless draw that did little to ease Independiente’s slump in the Clausura.