it is now confirmed ... all i can think is that he was complaining about the yellow card count which, in 1 half, was 6 for Gimnasia and 1 for Boca
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BUENOS AIRES, Sept 10 (Reuters) - A match involving Argentine champions Boca Juniors was abandoned at half time on Sunday amid allegations that the referee had been threatened by officials of home team Gimnasia La Plata.
"The referee said he suspended the game because he received threats from the president of Gimnasia and a group of people," Boca Juniors vice-president Pedro Pompilio told reporters. Gimnasia president Juan Jose Munoz told Argentine television he had spoken to the referee but denied making any threats. Gimnasia were winning 1-0 at the time. Referee Daniel Gimenez did not speak to the media.
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BUENOS AIRES, Sept 10 (Reuters) - A match involving Argentine champions Boca Juniors was abandoned at half time on Sunday amid allegations that the referee had been threatened by officials of home team Gimnasia La Plata.
"The referee said he suspended the game because he received threats from the president of Gimnasia and a group of people," Boca Juniors vice-president Pedro Pompilio told reporters. Gimnasia president Juan Jose Munoz told Argentine television he had spoken to the referee but denied making any threats. Gimnasia were winning 1-0 at the time. Referee Daniel Gimenez did not speak to the media.
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something similar to the one posted, only looked this up because i had $ on the game as well. I guess i caught somewhat of a break being down.
BUENOS AIRES, Sept 10 (Reuters) - A match involving Argentine champions Boca Juniors was abandoned at half-time on Sunday amid allegations the referee had been threatened by officials of home team Gimnasia La Plata.
"The referee said he suspended the game because he received threats from the president of Gimnasia and a group of people," Boca Juniors vice-president Pedro Pompilio told reporters.
Gimnasia president Juan Jose Munoz told Argentine television he had spoken to the referee but denied making any threats.
Gimnasia were winning 1-0 with a penalty converted by Uruguayan striker Santiago Silva in the 29th minute. Referee Daniel Gimenez did not speak to the media.
Boca lead the Apertura championship with a maximum 15 points from five games.
Munoz said he had asked the referee to show solidarity for Gimnasia coach Pedro Troglio, whose father is reported to be ill.
Troglio was sent off for asking the referee to show a yellow card to a Boca player.
"Just before half time, I saw that Pedro was really down, I went into the dressing room and that was careless on my part," Munoz said.
"I told him (referee Gimenez): I haven't come to question the refereeing, I've come to ask for some solidarity."
"I swear on my sons that I never said anything else."
Gimenez, who has a reputation for being a strict disciplinarian and is nicknamed The Sergeant, had angered home fans by showing six yellow cards to Gimnasia in the first half and one to Boca.
BUENOS AIRES, Sept 10 (Reuters) - A match involving Argentine champions Boca Juniors was abandoned at half-time on Sunday amid allegations the referee had been threatened by officials of home team Gimnasia La Plata.
"The referee said he suspended the game because he received threats from the president of Gimnasia and a group of people," Boca Juniors vice-president Pedro Pompilio told reporters.
Gimnasia president Juan Jose Munoz told Argentine television he had spoken to the referee but denied making any threats.
Gimnasia were winning 1-0 with a penalty converted by Uruguayan striker Santiago Silva in the 29th minute. Referee Daniel Gimenez did not speak to the media.
Boca lead the Apertura championship with a maximum 15 points from five games.
Munoz said he had asked the referee to show solidarity for Gimnasia coach Pedro Troglio, whose father is reported to be ill.
Troglio was sent off for asking the referee to show a yellow card to a Boca player.
"Just before half time, I saw that Pedro was really down, I went into the dressing room and that was careless on my part," Munoz said.
"I told him (referee Gimenez): I haven't come to question the refereeing, I've come to ask for some solidarity."
"I swear on my sons that I never said anything else."
Gimenez, who has a reputation for being a strict disciplinarian and is nicknamed The Sergeant, had angered home fans by showing six yellow cards to Gimnasia in the first half and one to Boca.
