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ESPN journalist explained why Mineiro's hand was not a penalty for Alianza Lima.

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ESPN journalist explained why Mineiro's hand was not a penalty for Alianza Lima.

Franco Lostaunau, ESPN journalist, analyzed the controversial play that occurred seconds before the goal against Alianza Lima. Was it a penalty?

Franco Lostaunau, ESPN journalist, analyzed the controversial play that occurred seconds before the goal against Alianza Lima. Was it a penalty?

The last game of Alianza Lima against Atlético Mineiro at Matute for matchday 5 of the Copa Libertadores is still generating all kinds of reactions after the controversial play in the goal of the Brazilian team.

Alianza Lima falls to Atlético Mineiro on matchday 5 of Group G of the Conmebol Libertadores

YOU CAN SEE: Alianza Lima was eliminated from the Copa Libertadores after losing 1-0 to Mineiro

Remember that just before Hulk's goal, all Alianza claimed a handball and penalty in their favor, after the ball hit the arm of defender Bruno Fuchs after a cross into the box.

The VAR quickly reviewed this play and concluded that it did not merit a penalty against the 'Galo' team and now ESPN journalist Franco Lostaunau came out to explain why this decision may have been made.

"It doesn't extend the volume. It's not an unnatural position. It's not a penalty. About the replays during the game, we receive the signal, we don't have much influence," explained the journalist who was part of the live broadcast of this match at Matute.

Franco Lostaunau on Atlético Mineiro's handball in the match against Alianza Lima.

Alianza Lima was eliminated from the Copa Libertadores

After this defeat, the team led by Guillermo Salas is out of chances to qualify for the next phase of the Copa Libertadores, however, they are still alive to reach the playoffs of the Round of 16 of the Sudamericana, although first they must defeat Athletico Paranaense in Brazil.

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