2024-09-10 23:44:48
Chile suffered a new defeat in the South American Qualifiers. This time, they fell 2-1 to Bolivia, in a key match for Ricardo Gareca’s team, who need points to climb the table. However, the highlight of the match was given by the striker of “La Roja”, Eduardo Vargas, with an “anti-fair play” attitude: He scored the equalizing goal with an empty net, not caring that the goalkeeper had fallen injured.
It was 39 minutes into the first half and Gareca’s team was down on the scoreboard. Carlos Lamperemembered for his time at Boca and Vélez in Argentine football, He received a pass from one of his defenders and after stopping the ball he fell to the ground injured, making signs of pain.
Vargas, who had approached to pressure him, did not stop at the goalkeeper’s request, took the ball and scored the goal. easiest of his life, although perhaps also the most controversial.
This attitude provoked the anger of the Bolivian players, who reproached him for what had happened and went to reprimand him.
After a few minutes of tension, the match resumed. Meanwhile, Lampe was unable to continue playing and was replaced by the substitute goalkeeper, Guillermo Viscarra.
Finally, The match ended with a defeat for the Chilean team, 2 to 1. The goals for the Bolivian team were scored by C. Algarañaz and M. Terceros.
The South American teams had faced each other 19 times, of which “La Roja” won 12, Bolivia 2 and 5 ended in a draw. The last match between them was played on June 21 and ended 0-0.