This piece reviews the key decisions from the dramatic semifinal between América and Chivas during the Clausura 2023 season, with a focus on the main arbitration calls that shaped the match.
The second semifinal in the Clausura 2023 tournament pitted two Chilean clubs against one another in a clash that lived up to the hype. The encounter produced intense moments, high stakes, and plenty of talking points as the winner earned a place in the final of the Mexican league competition. The referee for the match faced scrutiny for several calls that influenced the flow and outcome of the game.
The main officiating decisions in the América vs Chivas semifinal
Víctor Alfonso Cáceres was appointed to oversee the action on the field. His first major decision involved sending off Álvaro Fidalgo of América for a robust tackle on Fernando Beltrán. The red card shifted the dynamics of the match and sparked debate among fans and commentators about whether the punishment fit the offense.
Another pivotal moment came with a goal by Chivas being disallowed after a VAR review. Ronaldo Cisneros had appeared to put the ball in the net, but the on-field decision was overturned because Víctor Guzmán had committed a foul on Miguel Layún earlier in the sequence. The VAR review kept the scoreline level, prolonging the tension as the clock wound down.
Who will win the Clausura 2023 Liga MX?
- Monterrey
- América
- Chivas
- Toluca
- Tigres
- Other
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Who will win the Clausura 2023 Liga MX?
- 17%Monterrey
- 33%América
- 27%Chivas
- 3%Toluca
- 14%Tigres
- 7%Other
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