During a Chilean football match between Universidad Católica and O’Higgins, a controversial decision by referee Juan Lara sparked debate. In the 38th minute, O’Higgins' Diego Corral was fouled inside the penalty area, but the referee initially ignored the incident. The play continued, resulting in a goal for O’Higgins via Arnaldo Castillo. However, after consulting VAR operator Piero Maza, the referee reversed his decision, awarding a penalty to Universidad Católica and issuing a yellow card to defender Alan Robledo. The decision led to protests from Universidad Católica, including the expulsion of an assistant from Daniel Garnero’s team. The penalty was converted by Fernando Zampedri, giving Universidad Católica a 2-1 lead. This incident highlights ongoing tensions and contentious officiating decisions in the match.
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