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Referee’s Threat Overshadows BarracasHuracán Draw That Sends Barracas Through

The broadcast remark intensified calls for AFA accountability on refereeing.

Overview

  • Barracas Central and Huracán drew 1-1, with Emmanuel Ojeda scoring first and Rodrigo Insua converting the second of two VAR-reviewed penalties for the hosts.
  • Broadcast microphones captured referee Andrés Gariano telling coach Frank Kudelka, "Vamos a hablar y te voy a romper todo," during post-match confrontations.
  • The draw qualified Barracas for the playoffs, where it is slated to face Deportivo Riestra, and eliminated Huracán from the round of 16.
  • Huracán’s players and staff surrounded the officials at full time, security escorted Gariano from the field, and media reported Kudelka has submitted his resignation to the club.
  • AFA disciplinary decisions regarding Gariano have not been announced, and his recent history of disputed decisions has renewed scrutiny of VAR use and officiating standards in Argentina.