The unusual sanction in Conmebol for Andrés Rojas' report: a judge was hit with a yucca
In the midst of the first matchday of the group stage of Conmebol competitions, a particular situation occurred that could only happen in South American football. A club was sanctioned for throwing a yucca onto the field.
TL;DR
- Blooming was fined $15,000 by Conmebol.
- The sanction was due to a yucca being thrown onto the field during a match against River Plate.
- A linesman was reportedly hit by the yucca, which was described as over five centimeters long.
- The incident occurred during the group stage of the Copa Sudamericana.
- The referee Andrés Rojas reported the incident.
- The Disciplinary Commission of Conmebol issued the fine and a warning to the club.