Overview

• The first leg in Jujuy was halted at halftime with Gimnasia de Jujuy leading 1-0 after an Alejandro Quintana goal.
• Referee Lucas Comesaña said home club officials entered the officials’ room and threatened the crew, prompting the suspension.
• Comesaña will submit an official report to AFA’s disciplinary body and indicated he may also file a police complaint.
• Gimnasia president Walter Morales apologized to the referee, denied any intent to threaten, and said he is traveling to Buenos Aires to present the club’s account and pursue legal steps.
• A disputed non-awarded handball penalty for Gimnasia and a sending off in the first half preceded the incident in a playoff that determines the division’s second promotion place.