[News] Peru vs Brazil: police contingent guards referee Julio Bascuñán's hotel to avoid attacks

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A contingent of the National Police went on Wednesday to the hotel where the Chilean referee Julio Bascuñán is staying, who directed the match between Peru and Brazil for the Qatar 2022 World Cup Qualifiers, to avoid attacks against him.

The contingent made up of at least 10 agents seeks that the arbitrator can move, from Miraflores where his hotel is located, to the Jorge Chávez International Airport without problems to return to his country.

The Peruvian team could not achieve their goal this Tuesday, October 13, after having lost 4-2 at the National Stadium against Brazil. Beyond the sporting issue, the referee Julio Bascuñán had an influential performance in the result by charging a questionable penalty to Neymar in the second half.

Chilean media, such as Emol, La Tercera, among others, agreed that the performance of their compatriot was controversial because he did not review in the VAR in specific plays.

Impact on Spain
Likewise, the Spanish journalist Josep Pedrerol, host of the television program ‘El Chiringuito de Jugones’, shared the images and was surprised to see how dozens of police officers protect the referee for fear of reprisals.

“Absolutely shielded by riot gear, shielded to protect the referee. Tempers are very hot after last night's game. The tension in Lima is maximum, ”Pedrerol said.