A controversial play occurred in Alianza Lima's defeat to Atletico Mineiro in the Copa Libertadores. Some images show the ball touching the arm of a defender from the Brazilian team in their own area, an action that would later result in the goal for the 'Galo' team.
This precise moment is being commented on and heavily criticized on social media, because the referee of the match, Facundo Tello, did not review the play in the VAR. On Alianza's side, they feel that they have been disadvantaged by the referee's actions, as if he had relied on technology, they not only believe that Hulk's goal would not have been valid, but also that it should have been a penalty for the team from Matute.
And although some images show that the ball does indeed hit the arm of the Mineiro player, there are other angles that make the play more confusing and difficult to determine a decision.
Raisa Simplicio, GOAL Brasil journalist and known for being a fan of Alianza Lima in Peru, also joined the controversy, responding to a user on Twitter who claimed that there was a handball and a penalty should have been called for the 'íntimos'.
"And what do you think about this image?", wrote the Brazilian journalist on her Twitter account, where the play is not clear due to the angle.
Thus, Alianza Lima was eliminated from the Copa Libertadores 2023 as they no longer have any chance of reaching the round of 16. Guillermo Salas' team will close this tournament in Brazil when they visit Athletico Paranaense for matchday 6.
This is how Group G of the Libertadores is going
| Club | Points |
| 1. Athletico Paranaense | 10 |
| 2. Atlético Mineiro | 9 |
| 3. Libertad | 6 |
| 4. Alianza Lima | 4 |
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