Liga MX ref gets ban for kneeing player in groin

Liga MX ref gets ban for kneeing player in groin

Managers from both teams were sent off after the fight, which left Leon’s Nicolas Larcamon with a torn shirt, six yellows shown during a 10-minute window in the second half, a frantic injury time equalizer from Leon, a controversial goal for Club America, and Hernandez becoming personally involved after making the decision to knee Leon’s Lucas Romero in the groin while giving him a yellow card.

Shortly after the game that ended in a 2-2 draw, the FMF’s Referees’ Commission announced that they would investigate his actions.

In the disciplinary committee’s statement from Tuesday, other sanctions included a two-game suspension for Romero due to “violating the principles of sportsmanship and Fair Play, through actions towards match officials,” and two-game suspensions for Leon manager Nicolas Larcamon and Club America manager Fernando Ortiz for “violent conduct.”

During the match, both coaches were given direct reds due to engaging in a fight on the sideline.

The statement added that more severe sanctions could be given in the future for either team if similar actions emerged again.