GOLAZONEWSBoca Juniors win Superclássico as Otamendi slams VAR officials
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- Boca Juniors defeated River Plate at the Bombonera.
- Di Lollo scored the decisive goal in a match featuring two red cards.
- Nicolás Otamendi criticized the officiating and the use of VAR.
Boca Juniors secured a victory over River Plate in the latest Superclássico held at the Bombonera. In a match defined by an intense atmosphere, a goal from Di Lollo proved enough to decide the encounter in favor of the home side. The game was further marked by disciplinary issues, with the referee issuing two red cards during the proceedings.
Following the defeat, Nicolás Otamendi expressed his frustration with the officiating. The former Benfica captain specifically targeted the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system. According to Record, Otamendi stated that VAR officials are not there to "eat popcorn and drink Coca-Cola," suggesting a lack of focus on the match's critical moments.