Peru filed a complaint with Conmebol for ‘mistreatment’ of Tobar

Peru fell to the Nilton Santos in Rio de Janeiro for the semifinals of the America Cup in view of Brazil 1-0 last Monday and will play against Colombia for third place, next Friday. However, beyond the fact that there were some controversies regarding the arbitration of Roberto Tobar, the Chilean was the focus of accusations of mistreatment on the part of the Peruvian players and also of the Brazilians. The Peruvian Football Federation (FPF) submitted a request to the Conmebol for the referee’s behavior to be investigated. According to the Peruvian footballers, Tobar told them mainly: “You are nothing”. The major entity of South American football must take action on the matter and review the behavior of the Chilean referee.

The statements of the Manager of National Teams of Peru

. Antonio García Pye, manager of national teams, was the one who confirmed it to the media: “What happened cannot be, let’s go to the behavior and what (Tobar) has done with the players. It is not the version of one or two, but of several. A letter has been made and it has already been sent”. In addition, he made it clear that the complaints do not have to do with arbitration rulings, considering them “technical details”, but rather the referee’s mistreatment of the players. “It is unacceptable”.

The manager of selections informed, on the other hand, that the Peruvian team hopes to return to Lima this Friday, after playing the match for third place in the Copa América against Colombia. “We are checking with the airline to be able to leave as soon as possible. We would be arriving in Lima at dawn”García Pye said. In turn, he complained about the state of the playing fields.

What did the players from Peru and Brazil say about the referee?

Renato Tapia, a midfielder for the Peru National Team, was one of those who most focused on the alleged mistreatment of the referee, pointing out that his task should not be to attack the players, but to calm them. Pedro Gallese, goalkeeper from Peru, had added that “insulted colleagues”. And he also referred to the penalty not sanctioned to his team by the hand of Thiago Silva within the area: “In the first half there was a clear penalty from Thiago Silva, he had his hand extended and hit him on the elbow. (Tobar) signals a goal kick, incredible”. And on the Brazilian side, the great figure Neymar express: “A lack of respect as he speaks to all the players. Very arrogant. He cannot be a referee for a Copa América semifinal.”