Honduras eliminated with a bitter taste this Tuesday at Aztec Stadium. Even the Central American players, classified in the last seconds of the match, could not resist the Tricolor’s draw in the match. minute 90+11′But still penalty what the players won Jimmy Lozano.
Two decisions particularly affected the party, and Hondurans, both the press and Bicolor leaders, highlighted this by condemning what they considered scandal: total 13 minutes additional time, which allowed Edson Alvarez draw 2-2 on aggregate, and decision repeat Cesar Chino’s penalty twice Garden, who managed to score on the third attempt.
The first corresponding reaction was that of the Honduran players. Several people reported being robbed after a penalty shootout. “Only in Mexico does this happen“said J.Osef Rosales.
The Hondurans finished very hot.
“This only happens in Mexico.” pic.twitter.com/zpWiU4PoZ3— WARRIOR (@CARLOSLGUERRERO) November 22, 2023
Juan Francisco Sybe Stefan, vice president Honduran Football Federation“Fenafut”, condemned “robberyin the mixed zone, addressing Mexican journalists. “Shirt, money and country they weighed armed robbery“I’ve never seen such a robbery in my life.”said.
In general (I’m upset), there are ways. If I come here and they score three goals, I applaud and go home, that’s football. But for the referee to decide that 9 minutes are given, this is normal, he gives 9 minutes, there are 11 minutes left, why are we still playing, 13 minutes.
He further explained that Concacaf did everything possible to Mexico qualifies for the 2024 Copa America.
We were treated very well by the federation president and the Mexican national team. I have no complaints about Mexico. I complain about the structure they claim they have to act by force.
He also condemned the imbalance of power between Mexico and Hondurasand this was aggravated by the arbitration of El Salvador Ivan Barton.
The same thing happened to Canada, they were given 12 minutes and unfortunately didn’t score against Jamaica. The idea and the clear line was that Canada and Mexico would go directly to the America’s Cup, and that bothers me, that’s very wrong. Mexico is too big a team, too big a country for this to happen, and I think the Mexican fans understand that this is too big a team for Mexico.
Honduran federations explode over today’s arbitration #FromRegiosToRegios #THUDNeta pic.twitter.com/zww8RA9GT0
— Antonio Nelli (@Antonio_Nelli) November 22, 2023
Technical Director of the Bicolor company, Reynaldo Ruedaassured that he appeared at the press conference only “out of respect for journalists” and stated that arbitration “was”a shame for Latin American football‘.
🤐 “I CAME TO THIS CONFERENCE OUT OF RESPECT FOR YOU”
Reinaldo Rueda did not hide his irritation at the end of the match with Mexico 🚨
“A SHAME FOR LATIN AMERICAN FOOTBALL”#LOOP pic.twitter.com/mI8EDutpHh
— FOX Sports MX (@FOXSportsMX) November 22, 2023
However, the most offensive reaction was from journalists And Honduran media.
He Diary Tenin X and in its edition of November 22, dismembered arbitration And Concacaf All night long. In a draw, in a Chino penalty replay or after the match Central American sports newspaper was highlighted.
-The Honduran is breathing
-Ivan Barton: 11 more minutes to Mexico pic.twitter.com/dbufQrKBZa
— Diario Diez (@DiarioDiezHn) November 22, 2023
They didn’t even hide. pic.twitter.com/19VMoxCR1x
— Diario Diez (@DiarioDiezHn) November 22, 2023
We have to acknowledge the amazing performance that Ivan Barton played. MEXICAN MVP!🔝 pic.twitter.com/nvjmeR1VXA
— Diario Diez (@DiarioDiezHn) November 22, 2023
Concacaf gives Mexico a pass and sends us to the playoffs.#Mexico🇲🇽2️⃣-0️⃣🇭🇳#Honduras
Total: 2️⃣-2️⃣ pic.twitter.com/DeeF9M6SM5
— Diario Diez (@DiarioDiezHn) November 22, 2023
Other reactions were added to these reactions. Honduran journalists in your personal account.
Arbitration @Concacaf I always protect my interests
— Copan Alvarez (@CopanAlvarez) November 22, 2023
Will there be extra time between MEX vs. HON ends when Mexico scores?
— Fernando Alvarez (@FerAlvarez) November 22, 2023
@Concacaf You have to explain… or not. We all understand this.
They are a disgrace.— Juan Carlos Pineda (@jcpineda17) November 22, 2023
For their part, Mexican journalists and commentators defend themselves, explaining that in prison ‘Chino Huerta’failed on the first two attempts, goalkeeper Menjívar advancedAnd I didn’t have one foot on the line at the time of shooting.
Chino Huerta misses two penalties!
🇲🇽 ✅substance ✅❌
🇭🇳 ❌substances🇲🇽 2 (2-2) 0 🇭🇳
🔴LIVE
📺Channel 5#THUDNeta | #Let’s go everyone | #Fenafoot pic.twitter.com/vBbpMhyALU— TUDN MEX (@TUDNMEX) November 22, 2023
As for the 13 minutes of extra time, Mexican commentators justified this by saying that the Hondurans lost when the game changed. Luis Palma by Devron Garcia in that minute 90+8′. They also noted the goalkeeper’s injury. Menjivar working overtime, which resulted in even more time wasted.
They complain about 9 minutes added and 2 substitutions beyond the addition, but the reality is that the referee WAS A LITTLE, had to make up over 12 minutes due to constant wasting of time. This tweet explains it all. https://t.co/UjwzrfSyus
— Martin del Palacio (@martindelp) November 22, 2023
Some explanations that Honduran press does not accept:
What the Mexican press says about the Tri’s victory over Honduras and a direct berth to the 2024 Copa America: “They got rid of the ridicule”, “De lagrimita” and “There are no contradictions.”🙄 pic.twitter.com/7eoQ5hK1cZ
— Diario Diez (@DiarioDiezHn) November 22, 2023
However, criticism of the arbitration also came from Mexican journalists. When criticizing Tricolor’s game, especially all the missed moments(Total 38 shots11 goals and 2 goals each), commentators question the delivery of the Salvadoran referee.
In a chain Fox Sportsjournalists argued all night about arbitration. One of them explained that for him, Malagon also made an illegal save:
On penalties, Malagon, if you check, is exactly the same ahead. This is the part I think I should see.
A version that other journalists reject.
Right foot on the line 👀 https://t.co/OF8fytap58 pic.twitter.com/aROhxl6ewf
— Damian Zamogilny®️ (@RusoZamogilny) November 22, 2023
Speaking of Chino Prison, where Menjivar went ahead, which caused double repetitionone commentator states:
If it had been the other way around, if Malagon had gone forward, would he have done the same thing again? Three times ?
THE MEXICAN PRESS TELLS ABOUT THE MEXICO – HONDURAS MATCH
🇲🇽❌ “ARBITRATION HAS AN IMPACT AND IT SHOULD GIVE MEXICO MORE PAIN”
INTRODUCTION VIDEO pic.twitter.com/A8QoFU0Rrq
— Honduran TV channel CHTV (@CHTVHN) November 22, 2023
Honduras will play against Costa Ricato try to get a ticket to the 2024 exhibition. America’s Cup in the United States.
Source: Aristegui Noticias
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