Controversies continue in Colombian football due to refereeing decisions: José Ortiz failed in the Junior-Cali match
Controversies in Colombian football due to poor refereeing do not end and this time the criticism falls on the referee José Ortiz, from Norte de Santander...
TL;DR
- Referee José Ortiz made controversial calls during the Junior vs. Deportivo Cali match.
- He initially failed to issue a second yellow card for an expulsion and then reversed the decision.
- A penalty was awarded to Deportivo Cali for a disputed handball.
- Former referees and fans criticized Ortiz's and his VAR official's performance.
- Deportivo Cali's coach, Rafael Dudamel, stated Ortiz acknowledged an error.
- Deportivo Cali won the match 1-2, impacting their league standing.
- Ortiz may face punishment from the Refereeing Commission for his errors.