Undoubtedly, the implementation of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) in the Peruvian Liga 1 is a pending debt, and Carmen Retuerto, president of the National Referees Commission (CONAR), spoke exclusively with RPP News and talked about the state of this process to be able to have this important tool in the local tournament.
"We cannot give a tentative time, but we are in the first step. We passed the first filter, which is the administrative part, the meetings with FIFA members, and on Monday, March 13, we will start the training plan for referees to get certified," Retuerto said in an interview with RPP Sports.
Similarly, Retuerto talked about when the implementation of VAR could happen: "There are about 36 referees and assistant referees. This will last for three months, and we have to upload all the information. Once FIFA gives the approval, we can start using it. Surely it will be during the Clausura Tournament."
Therefore, it is expected that by the second half of the year, the process can be completed to implement this sports tool in the local tournament. Furthermore, Retuerto added that they are working on the inclusion of more and more women in the referee squads within the programming of professional Liga 1 matches.
Matchday 8 Schedule of Liga1 Betsson 2023
Friday, March 10
3:30 pm. ► ADT vs. Sport Boys ► Tarma Union / Liga1 Max
Saturday, March 11
1:00 pm. ► Unión Comercio vs. Sport Huancayo ► Carlos Vidaurre Municipal | Liga1 Max
3:30 pm. ► Deportivo Garcilaso vs. Sporting Cristal ► Inca Garcilaso de la Vega | Liga1 Max
7:00 pm. ► Alianza Lima vs. Cusco FC ► Alejandro Villanueva | To be determined
Sunday, March 12
1:00 pm. ► Atlético Grau vs. Deportivo Municipal ► Bernal Municipal | Liga1 Max
3:30 pm. ► Academia Cantolao vs. Cienciano ► Iván Elías Moreno | Liga1 Max
4:00 pm. ► Carlos A. Mannucci vs. UTC ► Mansiche | Gol Peru
6:00 pm. ► Melgar vs. César Vallejo ► UNSA Monumental | To be determined
Monday, March 13
6:00 pm. ► Deportivo Binacional vs. Universitario de Deportes ► Inca Garcilaso de la Vega | To be determined
Rest: Alianza Atlético