Referee Error Corrected by Mobile Phone in Argentina

In the All Boys v Godoy Cruz competition in the Argentine Second Division, the referee’s erroneous decision became a major stage in football history. After an intervention outside the penalty area, the referee mistakenly ruled a penalty, affecting the course of the match.

In the absence of an official VAR system in the stadium, All Boys defender Iván Zafarana took the initiative. Zafarana, who made the referee watch the clear image of the position on his own mobile phone, made the mistake noticed and the penalty decision was canceled.