Diniz says the players felt the altitude and admits: “Unfortunately the match was ruined by a damaging refereeing error”

The coach once again complained about Andrés Rojas’ refereeing errors against Fluminense in the first leg of the Recopa, against LDU

In addition to Jhon Arias and Felipe Melo, Fernando Diniz also complained about Andrés Rojas’ refereeing in the first leg of the Recopa Sul-Americana between LDU and Fluminense. According to the coach, the decision was “tainted” by the controversy that occurred during the clash.

— The players feel (the altitude) a lot, but we managed to play intelligently. We faced a traditional team, who were South American champions. Unfortunately the match was marred by a damaging refereeing error. Measures must be taken because things cannot remain like this. The penalty has no interpretation. He managed to find a foul (in the LDU goal) that no one had complained about. And the impediment depends a lot. But so far so good, it’s interpretation. The sanction has no interpretation.

— Here is our repudiation. We have many families involved. In football the best must win without the influence of refereeing and today there was a clear influence of refereeing.

Diniz also updated the physical situation of Marcelo, who had to leave the pitch less than 15 minutes into the match.

— Marcelo felt pain in the tendon, in principle there is no serious injury, but he was cautious and I think he made the right decision not to continue and actually worsen the injury. Felipe (Melo) was an option due to the altitude. Other players sensed it too, in Ganso’s case, and others we knew players would sense. It’s difficult to play here at altitude, especially against a very qualified team like LDU. We don’t know Marcelo, but Felipe is absolutely fit for the next match.

The return match between Fluminense and LDU will take place next Thursday (29th), at 9.30pm, at the Maracanã. All tickets for the decision have been sold and are expected to sell out next week.

Source: Terra

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