📷 Controversy erupts in Toluca v Tigres
There is already controversy in Toluca.
At minute 30, Nicolás Ibáñez had scored the equalizing goal that brought them closer on the scoreboard.
However, the goal was disallowed for offside, the VAR did not draw the vectors, so there was no clear image of the offside.
Through social media, the Tigres fans complained about the decision, as they believe it should not have been disallowed.
Even Felipe Ramos Rizo, a former Mexican referee, mentioned on his social media that the goal should have counted.
No hay fuera de juego mal anulado el gol a @TigresOficial pic.twitter.com/fMeFkcs4Nb
— Felipe Ramos Rizo (@ramosrizo) May 18, 2025
Was it or wasn't it offside?
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