2024-07-08 10:05:09
Castrilli concluded his remarks against Astroza by saying that “he will surely give his all to keep his position.”
Javier Castrilli launched harsh darts at the refereeing that the Chilean National Team had to face throughout the Copa América, focusing his criticism on Wilmar Roldán’s performance in the momentous clash against Canada.
He former head of Chilean football referees He stated on social media that “Chile played 86 minutes against a team that had one more player. A silly sporting advantage.”
This, in reference to the elbow received by Rodrigo Echeverría after four minutes, which was not even noticed by the VAR or Roldán.
Castrilli shot that “Conmebol: It is difficult to explain how, with VAR, this happens four minutes into the match and the ball not being in play. What explanation can they give? Incredible.”
But Javier Castrilli had special words for Chilean Carlos Astroza, who has held a refereeing position at the South American Football Confederation (Conmebol) since 2019.
“Astroza is Chile’s representative on the CONMEBOL Referee Commission. As Technical Manager, he is in charge of the VAR. What response will he give to his country? “Will he have the nerve to not resign?” he asked.
Castrilli concluded his remarks against Astroza by saying that “he will surely give his all to keep his position.”