Alianza Lima and César Vallejo gave us a good game at the National Stadium. Although the victory was fair for the team of Alejandro Restrepo, There were some controversies that were not sanctioned by referee Joel Alarcón. One of them was Josepmir Ballón’s headbutt to midfielder Adrián Arregui and that did not end in expulsion even though the referee was close to the play.
This event happened after the footballer Lima Alliance fights for a split ball and commits an infraction. After this play, the referee stopped the match and a riot formed that ended in discussion and aggression by Josepmir Ballón. The former blue and white footballer faced Adrián Arregui and, seconds later, he headbutted him in the face.
After this action, Joel Alarcón took out his red card and showed it to the Uruguayan footballer and César Vallejo’s winger Johan Madrid, who was surprised, since he only intervened to separate the players without committing any infraction. Despite the claims of the former Sporting Cristal player, Alarcón did not change his decision nor was he alerted by the VAR.
Should the VAR have notified Josepmir Ballón of the expulsion?
The former referee and advisor of FIFA Miguel Scime made an analysis of the match Lima Alliance vs. Cesar Vallejo through their social networks. About the play of Josepmir Ballón, The former referee indicated that the VAR should have notified Joel Alarcón to review the play and correct the expulsion.
“Referee does not sanction a reckless foul. After the conflict and player no. 88 should have been sent off, not player no. 32 Madrid, the VAR should have invited an OFR showing the different angles to show the CV and the identification error “he wrote on his X account.
Publication by the FIFA advisor about Josepmir Ballón’s play. Photo: capture of X
When is the next Alianza Lima match?
Lima Alliance must face Alianza Atlético de Sullana for date 2 of the Apertura Tournament of the Liga 1 2024. This match is scheduled for Sunday, February 4, at 2:00 pm, in the city of Piura.