The incident between Tarzia and Rivera during the match caused controversy and mixed opinions among those involved. Maldonado, on one hand, believed that Tarzia's kick deserved a red card, while Vaccari, on the other hand, downplayed the severity of the action. Vaccari defended his player and pointed out that the final draw was fair.
"Tarzia's kick on Rivera was completely out of place. In my opinion, it deserved a direct red card," expressed Maldonado about the situation. On the other hand, Vaccari argued that "it was a play of the game, in the heat of the moment. I believe the draw was the fairest result for both teams."
