Florentín Questions Rueda’s Refereeing but Credits Always Ready

Gustavo Florentín left Oriente Petrolero’s 2-1 defeat by Always Ready questioning the penalty awarded by referee Bladimir Rueda, but he did not deny the winning side’s efficiency.

Speaking after the match at the Tahuichi, the Oriente coach said his team had followed its plan but had been affected by the refereeing early on. “I leave it to Bolivian football to consider what the penalty was. It left me with not just doubts, but many doubts. We saw no contact, and it began to condition us,” he said.

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I leave it to Bolivian football to consider what the penalty was. It left me with not just doubts, but many doubts. We saw no contact, and it began to condition us.

Florentín also criticized the repeated interruptions during challenges for the ball. “We tried to play, but every action involving a contested ball was stopped. The players became nervous,” he said. He added that the possibility of a referee favoring one side was concerning, while stressing that his comments were intended to help Bolivian football improve rather than provide excuses.

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We tried to play, but every action involving a contested ball was stopped. The players became nervous.

Despite the loss, Florentín said he was satisfied with the opportunities Oriente created, although the team lacked calm at certain moments. He also rejected any attempt to diminish Always Ready’s performance.

“I will not take anything away from the opponent. The few chances they had became more dangerous, and that is what happened to us today,” he said.

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I will not take anything away from the opponent. The few chances they had became more dangerous, and that is what happened to us today.