Enzo Pérez expelled for 'robbery' gesture in Primera Nacional match

Enzo Pérez was expelled for making a controversial 'robbery' gesture during Deportivo Maipú's 1-0 loss to Gimnasia y Tiro in the Primera Nacional. The incident occurred after a penalty was retaken due to goalkeeper advance, sparking protests from the hosts. Source: clarinSource: infobae

The expulsion

The match in Salta was tense, but the key moment came at 76 minutes when referee Gastón Monzón Brizuela awarded a penalty to Gimnasia y Tiro. Lautaro Gordillo's first attempt was saved, but goalkeeper Nahuel Galardi was deemed to have advanced, leading to a retake. This sparked immediate protests from Maipú players. Matías Viguet was sent off for verbal abuse, and then Enzo Pérez approached the referee, made a gesture simulating 'robbery,' and was also shown a red card. Source: clarin According to Infobae, Pérez continued arguing with the fourth official before leaving the pitch, requiring teammates to intervene. Source: infobae

Aftermath

Gordillo scored on the retry at 79 minutes, securing the win for the visitors. Pérez, who had recently returned to his boyhood club after leaving Argentinos Juniors, now faces potential additional sanctions for his outburst. Source: infobae He has received seven expulsions in his 741-match club career. Source: infobae The defeat leaves Maipú eighth in Group B with 29 points, while Gimnasia y Tiro sits ninth with 28 points and a game in hand. Source: infobae