The disciplinary committee of the Argentine Football Association (AFA) decided to resolve the match between Gimnasia Jujuy and Deportivo Madryn, which ended in a draw in the last round of the Liga Profesional. The match was held on October 19 due to a strike by the referees' union, Lucas Campana, who refused to officiate the match citing safety concerns. The decision was made after studying the match reports and the statements of both team managers.
The official result of all matches held in 2023 saw Gimnasia Jujuy win with a score of 3:0. This result, which in the next round was to be played by 'Los Lobos' with a difference of three goals to save their chances of promotion to Primera, was automatically adjusted to a draw in the standings. Meanwhile, Deportivo Madryn automatically accepts the defeat for the better position in the standings in the Primera Nacional table.
AFA President Walter Morales and Secretary Leandro Meyer spoke to the press about the allegedly involved individuals. The fine from Jujuy amounts to 2500 pesos (local currency), and at the same time, points were deducted in the standings of the Primera Nacional code. The 'Aurinegro' leadership had to make a decision, but the association presented a precedent for similar cases for the benefit of the teams.
Gimnasia Jujuy has already expressed its disagreement with the decision, promising to appeal all the results of the season. The AFA leadership rejected this proposal, citing the lack of sufficient evidence and the violation of rights. The Comisario's delegate in the statement said: 'This was an unacceptable moment that should not have happened.'
The next match for 'Abel Sastre' will take place in Mar del Plata. For Gimnasia Jujuy, this was the last chance to avoid elimination, regardless of the unfavorable position and the lack of rights. The Comisario delegate in the statement said: 'This was an unacceptable moment that should not have happened.'
The next match for 'Abel Sastre' will take place in Mar del Plata. For Gimnasia Jujuy, this was the last chance to avoid elimination, regardless of the unfavorable position and the lack of rights.
