Originally Posted by
SMF-Fede
Copa Libertadores ended after 2nd match for Peñarol, after that was a pretty shame display on field, but referees made the damage on first 2 matches, there was when Peñarol lost their chances. On first match, after 5 goal chances missed, referee dont' called a clear penalty against Freitas, that would gave an 1-0 advantage for Peñarol on Godoy Cruz field and a sure victory.
On 2nd match, At. Nacional was 1-0 ahead, but before 2nd goal the ref. Carlos Amarilla (who has an agenda against uruguayan teams and national team since the start of his career) don't called another penalty and dismissed a legitime goal of Peñarol calling an incorrect offside, both chances would gave Peñarol a 1-1 tie and could been another match after that.
After first 2 matches, facing the best team on southamérica (U. Chile) with 4 points in the pocket would be a different scenario, than having 0 pts and bad goal difference, but futbol in southamerica is that way, try to beat stroger rivals when they get into your path, and have some luck trying to avoid corrupt referees as Amarilla.
Sad to see that no uruguayan teams on next round, but must be a wake up call for managers and coaches, for making our teams be respected by referees, and for coaches to play better football and not trying to get one point playing lame matches.
