On December 19th, Melipilia lost to Deportes Valenar in the post-match penalty shoot-out, in which the fate of the exit to Example B was decided - the second division of Chile.
Nevertheless, the fans of Valenar rejoiced very briefly. After the game, Melipilia complained that one of the opponent's players, Juan Silva, stopped during the take-off, so his penalty should not be counted.
The referee noticed this Silva trick during the penalty shootout and ordered the player to re-execute the penalty kick, which he again realized. Nevertheless, Melipilia insisted that, according to the rules, Silva's first blow was to be counted as a miss, and not to let him interrupt.
The Chilean Football Association agreed with the arguments of Melipilla, but decided to replay the entire penalty shootout in a neutral field and behind a closed door.
The chosen stadium was journalists, local police and. only one team. As the technical director of Valenar Juan Jose Ossandon said, they did not go to replay, as they do not have enough players in their composition - most players ended their contracts at the end of the season.
"We are not going to put up with this. We are considering various legal options, "added Ossandon.
Melipilie counted the automatic win and raise in Example B.
"We must follow the rules of the game. During the run, you can not stop, but this is exactly what the rival did, "- said the goalkeeper Melipilly Jaime Bravo.
Gonzalo Lauler, Captain Melipilli, added: "We just fulfilled the requirement of the Chilean Football Association".
Winger Valenara Leonel Mena, who observed the situation on TV, said that Melipilia "stole the title".
"Their actions are disrespectful. We are very hurt because of this - morally and psychologically. The whole city was celebrating, wept for joy ".
"They had the opportunity to defeat us on the field, but they failed. We are very upset. I had to play in Example B, and now I do not even know what to do, "said Mena.
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