Overview
- Barracas Central and Huracán drew 1-1 at Estadio Claudio “Chiqui” Tapia, with Emmanuel Ojeda scoring for Huracán and Rodrigo Insúa equalizing from the penalty spot.
- Both Barracas penalties were awarded after VAR reviews; Sebastián Meza saved Iván Tapia’s first attempt and Insúa converted the second.
- Broadcast audio captured referee Andrés Gariano telling coach Frank Kudelka, “Vamos a hablar y te voy a romper todo,” prompting protests and a security escort for the officials.
- The result sent Barracas to the next phase and knocked Huracán out of the playoffs, with Huracán players voicing anger during on-field and tunnel confrontations.
- Multiple outlets report Kudelka has presented his resignation to the club, while scrutiny of Gariano’s recent decisions grows and his playoff assignment remains uncertain.