Factors to consider. The controversial defeat of the Peruvian national team in Montevideo had referee Anderson Daronco as its main protagonist. Many fans questioned his actions for not reviewing a possible goal by the Blanquirroja in the VAR, which generated some concern for the decisive match against Paraguay in the closing of the Qatar 2022 Qualifiers.
Just hours before the confrontation against the Paraguayans, interest grew in knowing who will be the referee in charge of imparting justice at the Estadio Nacional. Despite Fernando Rapallini being an experienced judge, he had some controversial passages in his career.
Tough clash with Guillermo Barros Schelotto's Boca
In 2018, the team led by the current coach of the Albirroja was annoyed with the referee's performance after the 3-3 draw against Huracán in the Albiceleste tournament. As soon as the match ended, the 'Mellizo' went to complain to him and said: "Dismiss me like you did against River. They played for themselves, they didn't play by the rules".
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Furthermore, former footballer Fernando Gago denounced the phrases that Rapallini said during the confrontation. "He's mocking us; saying that we're wasting time, that we're bad and that we're going to be eliminated from the Cup," he said.
The classic of the expulsions
One of the most criticized episodes in his career took place in the group stage of the 2020 Copa Libertadores. On that occasion, Gremio and Inter de Porto Alegre faced each other, and what caught the most attention were the brawls at the end of the match.
The Argentine was accused of controlling the game, and in the final stretch he had to send off eight players. At Inter, Moisés, Bruno Praxede, Víctor Cuesta, and Edenilson were removed, while at Gremio, Caio Henrique, Luciano, Pepe, and Paulo Miranda were affected.
'Soft hand' in the Libertadores
The 2021 edition of the continental tournament also had him as a protagonist. The clash between Olimpia and Flamengo in the round of 16 was marked by a blow from Giorgian De Arrascaeta on Víctor Salazar. Although the impact caused the Paraguayan defender to be taken off in an ambulance, for the referee this play did not merit any caution.
When do Peru vs. Paraguay play?
The match between Peru vs. Paraguay LIVE will be played on Tuesday, March 29th, starting at 6:30 p.m. (Peruvian time) at the Estadio Nacional. The broadcast will be in charge of Movistar Deportes and Latina TV, while the La República Deportes website will bring you all the incidents and minute-by-minute updates.
Possible lineup of the Peruvian team against Paraguay
Pedro Gallese; Luis Advíncula, Carlos Zambrano, Alexander Callens, Miguel Trauco; Renato Tapia, Sergio Peña, Yoshimar Yotún; Christian Cueva, Edison Flores, and Gianluca Lapadula.