VAR Controversy: Estudiantes' Goal Disallowed in Copa Argentina Match Against Barracas Central

A Copa Argentina match between Estudiantes and Barracas Central was marred by a contentious VAR decision in the first half, significantly impacting the game's momentum. In the 22nd minute, Estudiantes appeared to take the lead through a well-worked team goal, finished by Baltasar Rodríguez.

The celebration was short-lived as referee Nicolás Ramírez received a call from the VAR cabin. After a brief consultation, Ramírez approached the pitchside monitor to review the play. The VAR officials flagged a potential foul that had occurred before Estudiantes regained possession during an aerial duel.

Santiago Núñez was seen pushing Norberto Briasco in the back. Although Ramírez had initially overlooked the incident, the VAR review highlighted the infraction. Following the review, Ramírez confirmed the foul and disallowed Estudiantes' goal. He explained that he observed a "charge from behind" by the Estudiantes player on the Barracas Central forward, resulting in a free kick awarded to Barracas Central.