The match, played in the Bosque, ended 3-2 in favour of Gimnasia de Mendoza. Leandro Rey Hilfer made the offside decision, with VAR operator Diego Ceballos involved in the discussion. The IFAB's methodology for determining offside suggests that the audio does not demonstrate offside. The Liga Profesional typically releases audio to confirm correct decisions, not to admit errors. Federico Beligoy, head of the Dirección Nacional de Arbitraje, has faced criticism for his handling of the situation. The IFAB provides a platform to consult the methodology for determining offside, but the Liga Profesional has not explained the criteria for releasing audio of VAR diálogos, leading to confusion among football fans and journalists.
Liga Profesional's Release of VAR Audio Sparks Controversy Over Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata Offside Decision
The Liga Profesional has released the audio of the VAR diálogos between referee Leandro Rey Hilfer and VAR operator Diego Ceballos in a match between Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata and Gimnasia de Mendoza, but the audio does not provide clear evidence of the offside decision.
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