2024-10-01 18:30:44
The Uruguayan judge harmed Chile in the defeat against Argentina in the Copa América. Furthermore, the Cacique has a negative history being led by Matonte.
The South American Football Confederation (Conmebol) appointed the referees who will direct the return of the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores, where an old acquaintance appears for the duel between Colo Colo y River Plate in Buenos Aires.
This is the 36-year-old Uruguayan, Andrés Matonte, a controversial referee who does not have pleasant memories for Chileans. In fact, the last precedent is not so distant, since he is remembered for his performance in La Roja’s defeat against Argentina in the Copa América, where did not take a penalty about Victor Dávila nor did he expel Rodrigo de Paul for a smash against Gabriel Suazo.
The history of Andrés Matonte directing Colo Colo in the Copa Libertadores
Regarding his history directing Colo Colo in the Copa Libertadores, not so encouraging data can be extracted, since the Cacique does not record victories. The first duel that Matonte was in as a judge of the white team ended with 4-0 defeat at the hands of River Plate in the group stage of the 2022 edition of the continental competition.
While the second match in which the regulations were applied was during this campaign, in the match Colo Colo and Godoy Cruz in phase 2, whose duel ended in a 0-0 drawwhich allowed those led by Jorge Almirón to advance to the next round.
For the return of the quarterfinals between Colo Colo and River Plate, the Uruguayan judge will be accompanied by his compatriots Nicolás Taran and Carlos Barreiro (line guard), and Jose Burgos (fourth referee). The VAR will be in charge of the Uruguayan as well. Leodan Gonzalez.
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When and at what time is the Colo Colo vs River Plate match for the Copa Libertadores?
The rematch for the round of the eight best in America between River Plate and Colo Colo will be this Tuesday, September 24 at 9:30 p.m. in the Most Monumental Stadium, in Buenos Aires.