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América could take only one consolation point against Rayados in a game that had everything, however, the balance was determined by the arbitration, who avoided repeating Joao Rojas' penalty kick after a deliberate invasion in the area. According to FIFA, the maximum penalty should have been repeated.

In the images that can be seen from the broadcast of the match, when Joao Rojas is preparing to finish off Richard Sánchez, the América player had already crossed the crescent, so in accordance with FIFA regulations, if a defender invades the area and the goal is not converted, the play must be repeated.

The match referee Víctor Cáceres simply waved his hands as a sign that there was no offense behind Joao Rojas' missed penalty, in other images it can also be seen how Luis Malagón would be slightly ahead of the goal line before finishing off, another reason why which the penalty should have been repeated.

According to the ESPN journalist, Mauricio Ymay, in the play it can be seen how the América player deliberately invades the area and these controversial plays are the ones that are detrimental to Mexican soccer, he pointed out. arbitration and this time they came out favored, as they took the three points from the Azteca Stadium.

Can the match between América and Rayados be repeated?

FIFA determines that a match can be repeated if the affected team presents evidence in which the arbitration does not provide guarantees to be impartial. If Rayados decides to take said action to the highest soccer body, it could consider replaying the match between Azulcremas and Monterrey.