Monterrey left last Saturday with a 2-1 loss to América, in the 14th game of the MX League. The Eagles came back, eventually Joao Rojas equalized, but missed a shot from twelve steps.
The Ecuadorian’s accident ignited controversy in the striped locker room. Rojas made a substitution in the 84th minute, and two later a penalty was awarded to Duván Vergara, the tricolors took responsibility for the shot, but the goalkeeper Luis Malagón saved.
“It was not my decision, I already had two players, they tried to support me on the field, that’s where I will define those decisions,” coach Víctor Manuel Vucetich revealed, blaming him for what happened.
In addition, the Mexican press pointed out that the coach raised his voice in the dressing room because of what the Ecuadorian did.
Warm information about the locker room after the game by @FelipeGalindotinsider and source no. 1 @Rayados and multimedia
– Striped Absalon (@absalon78) April 11, 2023
“According to the information of the journalist Felipe Galindo, the players Esteban Andrada and Joao Rojas apologized to their teammates, after mistakes in the game,” the portal writes. 90 min.
“However, the said source points out that nerves boiled over after King Midas He sent a strong message to his leaders, because they did not respect the provisions on penalty takers,” the site added.
Source: Eluniverso
Tristin is an accomplished author and journalist, known for his in-depth and engaging writing on sports. He currently works as a writer at 247 News Agency, where he has established himself as a respected voice in the sports industry.
