Was Daniel Torres' goal disallowed? The arbitration controversy in Santa Fe vs. National

Santa Fe and National They tied on matchday 16 of the League, 0-0, at the El Campín stadium.

The cardinal team was close to victory, with several options to score, such as in a overhead kick Hugo Rodallega.

However, there was an action that could change the history of the match and it was a goal disallowed by the midfielder. Daniel TorresIn the second half.

Rodallega headed into the goal, goalkeeper Castillo managed to clear the ball that almost went in, but on the rebound the ball was clean for Torres who finished and scored.

However, when the ball went in the player Juan Pablo Zuluaga He was next to the pole, in an illicit position.

Referee Jhon Hinistroza doubted the action and decided to review the play in the VAR. After several minutes, he even asked the line assistant for help.

Finally he decided to annul the goal, interpreting that Zuluaga was interfering in the play and impeding the view of the goalkeeper, who was on the floor.

The action generated a protest in Santa Fe, where they considered it to be an arbitration error.

The play generated divided opinions among referee experts.

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