Overview
- The AFA’s refereeing department published the VAR audio from Huracán vs. Barracas Central to explain why a suspected handball was not penalized, with no change to the 0-0 result.
- The recording captures referee Facundo Tello and the VAR team concluding the ball struck Damián Martínez’s arm involuntarily and that his arm was in a natural position during a jump to head.
- The VAR did not invite an on-field review, and play continued, which follows protocol that lets video officials recommend a check but not overrule the referee.
- Huracán coach Diego Martínez said the play was clearly a hand, and home fans chanted against AFA president Claudio “Chiqui” Tapia as anger over officiating flared in the stadium.
- The incident renews long-running grievances between these clubs, including disputed penalties in the 2025 Clausura that influenced playoff and Copa Sudamericana places, feeding broader distrust of AFA refereeing.