Violence delays kick-off
The Primera Nacional match between All Boys and Godoy Cruz at Estadio Islas Malvinas started half an hour late after violent clashes outside the stadium. All Boys fans confronted police, with running battles, stone throwing, rubber bullets, and tear gas. Eight people were arrested and several were injured, according to reports. Once order was restored, the teams took the field, but tension remained high throughout the game.[S1][S2][S3]
Two penalties and a cellphone review
In the second half, referee Nicolás Lamolina awarded Godoy Cruz a penalty for a handball by Emiliano Purita, a decision that All Boys players disputed and that even the broadcast could not confirm. Martín Pino missed the spot kick, keeping the score 0-0. Twenty minutes later, Lamolina gave another penalty to Godoy Cruz after Iván Zafarana tackled Axel Rodríguez. All Boys players then brought a cellphone onto the field to show the referee footage indicating the contact occurred outside the box. After reviewing the video and a 22-minute discussion, Lamolina changed his decision to a free kick. Godoy Cruz wasted the free kick, and the match ended 0-0.[S1]
Late drama and fallout
In the closing stages, All Boys had a goal disallowed for offside and Iván Zafarana was sent off. The draw left both teams with a point, but the match was remembered more for the controversies than the result. Lamolina faced heavy criticism for his handling of the game, especially the improvised cellphone review that turned players into participants in the officiating process.[S1]
