Cruz Azul seventh day showdown with Toluca at the Azteca stadium proved to be more dramatic than first thought. Cruz Azul were deprived of a goal against their rivals on Sunday after the referee, Oscar Macias, got in the way of a goal-bound effort. The hosts did, however, achieve their fifth consecutive victory in the Clausura 2021 after finishing the game 3-2.
The incident took place after Luis Romo hit the post despite beating the goalkeeper, Luis Garcia, and having a clear shot on goal. As a result, the ball rebounded to Jonathan Rodriguez who had no goalkeeper and only one defender on the line. However, referee Macias crossed the penalty area and unintentionally blocked Rodriguez’s shot - sending the ball out of play. Despite severe criticism, the referee resumed the game with a goal kick to the visitors.
The home side were left furious as the incident saw them deprived of a third goal in the 36th minute of the game. However, Guillermo Pol Fernandez provided the winning goals to see Juan Reynoso's men triumph. As a result, Cruz Azul won the game to take the lead of the Clausura 2021, sitting on 15 points while Toluca remain on 13.
Source: Daily Mail
