Was it a penalty for Millonarios? Specialists ignite controversy over Falcao's play
The Bogota classic played last Sunday, April 12, at the El Campín stadium left much more than a 1-1 draw on the scoreboard. As often happens in these types of matches, intensity, pressure, and emotional load played a decisive role, but it was a specific action in the final minutes that ended up stealing all the attention and generating intense debate in Colombian football.
TL;DR
- A late play in the Bogota classic between Millonarios and Santa Fe involving Radamel Falcao has sparked debate.
- Experts are divided on whether a penalty should have been awarded for Falcao's fall in the box after contact with Daniel Torres.
- The referee did not call a penalty, and VAR did not intervene, leading to further discussion among specialists.
- The 1-1 draw has mixed implications for both teams' league standings, with Santa Fe reportedly in a more precarious position.
- The controversy adds pressure on both squads for upcoming matches.