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Referees Urge Punishment After Mendoza Derby Is Halted Over On-Field Violence

The disciplinary tribunal now reviews the case after conflicting accounts from officials, the club, the player.

Overview

  • The Liga Mendocina match between Fray Luis Beltrán and Rodeo del Medio was suspended at halftime after captain Misael (Maycol) Torres was sent off and became involved in confrontations with the referee and private security.
  • ACAMA and the national UADA condemned the incident, asserting Torres threw punches toward referee Matías Fernández and then attacked security personnel, and they called for exemplary sanctions.
  • Rodeo del Medio said it rejects violence but defended Torres, alleging security grabbed him by the neck and acted unprofessionally, and the club said the security chief later apologized.
  • Torres apologized for his behavior yet denied striking the referee, cited perceived unfair refereeing, and claimed a guard hit him before he pushed back.
  • Journalist Mayra Gianzón, who filmed the episode, reported receiving threats after posting the video, while the Liga Mendocina tribunal weighs penalties and whether the match will be completed.