Leao Butrón exploited the refereeing of the Universitario vs César Vallejo and sent an ironic message: “Let’s hand over the cup. Long live the centenary!”

Leao Butrón exploded against the refereeing of the Universitario vs César Vallejo and sent an ironic message. – credits: Broadcast

César Vallejo achieved a draw at home against Universitario de Deportes, within the framework of date 9 of the Apertura Tournament of League 1 2024. The Mansiche stadium in Trujillo witnessed a goalless draw between the two squads, but He also had several controversial actions that would have changed the final result. In fact, the ‘poets’ were left with nine players as a result of two expulsions. In that sense, Leao Butrón attacked the arbitration and sent an ironic message about a favor for the ‘U’.

“Hand? Oh no! Centenary. Poke? Oh no! Centennial…”, were the first words of the manager of Alianza Lima Academies, written through his Twitter account.

In the same way, he wrote a discouraging text for the ‘blue and white’ fans about an alleged favor for the ‘cream’ club, which this year celebrates 100 years of institutional life. “Guys, there’s a fucking crisis coming…, let’s just hand over the cup and save… stick face, scoundrels!”, he emphasized.

In addition, the former goalkeeper described the controversial situations that occurred during the match in the city of ‘eternal spring’ and that referee Kevin Ortega let pass. “Pull, red… nudge, yellow… Long live the centenary!” He exploded.

Leao Butrón and his tweets questioning the refereeing of César Vallejo vs Universitario.

As mentioned above, César Vallejo vs Universitario was full of controversial actions. At 18 minutes, Paolo Guerrero sent a change of direction that was captured with Yorleys Mena. The Colombian forward controlled it with his chest, but the bounce grazed the arm of Andy Polo, who deflected the ball. The VAR did not intervene or call referee Kevin Ortega to observe the play.

Six minutes later, Christofer Gonzales had a gallop from the middle towards the right wing, although they were able to stop him. The ball was loose and Johan Madrid was attentive to send it away from his area. However, at the moment of the throw, Andy Polo, who was next to him, turned and ended up leaving his elbow high, causing the full-back to lie on the grass.

Evidently, the players of the ‘northern’ team complained and emphasized that the ‘Jewel’ deserved the red card. This time, the main judge did come to review the play with the collaboration of the video referee system and came to the conclusion that all he had to do was show him the yellow card.

In the second half, Segundo Portocarrero came down the left wing and took a cross that went past and fell on Alec Deneumostier. In the first instance and then with the repetition, it could be seen that the ball hit the hand of César Vallejo’s defender, although it was not clearly determined whether it was inside or outside the area. Kevin Ortega let it continue and did not rely on technology either.

Finally, at 86 minutes, Universitario had a counterattack. Matías Di Benedetto cleared a ball from his area that José Rivera went to look for past the middle of the field. Diego Dorregaray managed to pivot still with Alec’s mark, until Carlos Ascues, in his attempt to stop ‘Tunche’, knocked him down with a jerk. The ‘Patron’ already accumulated a yellow card (73′), so here he received the red card.

In itself, referee Kevin Ortega made controversial decisions for both teams. In addition to what was explained, eight yellow cards and two red cards were recorded (the latter for the Trujillanos).

Referee Kevin Ortega was under scrutiny for his work in the clash between ‘creams’ and ‘poets’. (Video: League 1 Play)

This coming week the Peruvian teams will have their debuts in the international cups. César Vallejo will receive Defensa y Justicia from Argentina on Tuesday, April 2 as part of date 1 of the Copa Sudamericana. That same day, Universitario will play at home against LDU de Quito in the Copa Libertadores, while on Wednesday, April 3, Alianza Lima will clash in Matute against Fluminense from Brazil for the same Conmebol competition.