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Tucumán Central Players Say Viral Bus Photo Showed Toy Guns After Victory

Players describe the objects as plastic pellet toys, with preparations underway for the first final against Talleres de Perico.

Overview

  • The image was taken on the team bus after a 2-1 win over Boroquímica that secured a place in the Torneo Regional Federal Amateur final.
  • Several players were seen celebrating with alcoholic drinks and objects that looked like firearms, and the photo quickly spread on social media.
  • Substitute goalkeeper Néstor Tonini told La Gaceta the pistols were toys that shoot plastic pellets and said the moment was playful.
  • Reporting identified players in the photo including Bruno Medina, Felipe Estrada, Franco Flores, Carlos Cisneros, Franco Barrera, Damián Ovejero and Tonini.
  • Coverage notes public concern given sensitivities around social violence, and no official disciplinary actions were reported as the team readies for Sunday’s first final versus Talleres de Perico.