Refereeing controversy
Argentine press criticizes U after controversial loss to Lanús
Riportato dall'IA
Lanús beat Universidad de Chile 1-0 in the Copa Sudamericana semifinal return leg, advancing to the final against Atlético Mineiro. The match ended in a brawl between players and drew Argentine media criticism for U's behavior and refereeing errors, including an uncalled handball by Eduardo Salvio. Azul Azul president Michael Clark questioned Venezuelan referee Alexis Herrera's decisions.