clear derby they write unforgettable pages in the histories of the clubs that play them and in the indelible memories of their respective supporters. But they are also unique matches for other protagonists who participate in the event, such as the referees assigned to decide the fate of the match for 90 minutes. And sometimes these derbys are also worth more to them than a simple game, playing for their reputation and career, as will happen on the occasion of the very hot Argentine derby on July 21 between Rosario Central and Newell’s.
The atmosphere around the game has been glowing for days now and as the date approaches, we talk about something else in Rosario, where the Central of the new coach Carlitos Tevez will challenge the Newell’s Old Men by Javer Sanguinetti. In between, it should also be said Mr. Fernando Espinoza, referee designated for the match who in recent days has experienced delicate moments in the management of a derby that has already started away from the field.
Last Sunday, on the occasion of the refereeing of the final between Apprentices and Uniòn, of the Lega Casildense, one of the regional football leagues in Argentina, he was approached by several fans from both “Channels” (Central fans) and gods “Lepers” (Newell’s followers) with specific requests to arbitrate with an eye on each for their part: “Today doesn’t matter, but in the derby you’ll have to lend us a hand“, suggested one of the players on the field who had an evident Rosário badge tattooed on his arm, as Espinoza himself told reporters at the end of the match.
Why. In addition to the regional final, Espinoza was the protagonist that everyone was looking for, taking into account the refereeing of the derby between Rosario and Newell’s for which he also expressed great concern on a personal level, because by the way he will manage the game, understand what will be the destiny his: “Thursday I have a very important game in which I’m risking part of my future career, because depending on how it ends, my fate as a referee will be sealed and if I’m wrong I’m ruined. The colors don’t matter, I’ll just think about refereeing the match. Team A against Team B”.
A derby that will also be key to his career and private life: “I take a lot of risks. I have children and family and it’s my source of work, I live off refereeing. In such an important game, where two institutions of our football play the tournament, when you referee you don’t look at the previous ones, it makes no sense: I just try to stay focused and put on a great show”.
Also because all eyes will be on the match for another reason: it will be the first time VAR has played in the derby: “The technology is there to be used and we know that it is working well, but also that it must be managed by men. I try to live the moment in the best possible way, considering myself a lucky person. But I also risk a lot”.
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