A new edition of the Independence Classic was played on Saturday night at the Santa Laura Stadium, where Catholic University won 2-1 Spanish Union, as a visit. This within the framework of the 11th of National Championship.
But the Cruzado victory was not without controversy, since the expulsion of the side Stefano Magnasco Among Hispanics it made a lot of noise. The former UC received a double yellow card and 34 minutes into the first half he had to go to the dressing room.
After that, an emblem of La Franja, as it is Miguel Ángel Neiracommented to BOLAVIP how relevant this expulsion was for the triumph of those led by Tiago Nunes.
“I think the referee won the game. When they were 11 and 11, the Union was much superior, too superior.”he began by saying regarding the decision of Judge Francisco Gilabert.
“Expulsion that is not seen anywhere in the world”he added regarding the double warning to Magnasco.
Praise for Fernando Zampedri and Alexander Aravena
While on the positive side, the four-time champion with Católica highlighted the performance of the scorer Fernando Zampedri.
“Zampedri played very intelligently today, he took care of himself, I didn’t see him complain once. “He dedicated himself only to playing, he scored a great goal, which is the important thing.”he indicated.
Finally, he also had words for another figure of the precordilleran, Alexander Aravena.
“Rescuable, but as he plays as a starter he will return to his level, which I think is what will happen”Neira completed.
In what position in the table was Universidad Católica?
UC climbed to fifth position with 18 points and was six units behind the leader, which is Universidad de Chile. Although the blues will play this Sunday at 3:00 p.m. against Deportes Iquique in Concepción.
