The decision was made, finally the referees maintained their position of not directing until it was canceled and did not appear to Ambato in the match between University Coach and Manta that marked the beginning of the seventh day of the second stage in the Pro League.
The clubs, as established by the regulations, went on stage and performed on the field at 19:00 as the match was scheduled. However, the confrontation for obvious reasons could not develop.
The commissioner of the compromise called the captains to discuss the situation presented, then the two teams withdrew to the dressing rooms.
After the unusual situation that was experienced, LigaPro announced the sanction for those who do not comply with its designation.
Article 224 of the disciplinary code states: The referees, assistants or fourth referee will be sanctioned:
d. For unjustified misconduct in the party for which he was appointed, three to six suspension dates the first time; and if it relapses in the same championship, exclusion of the roster.
The referees who will be sanctioned:
Central: Carlos Orbe
Assistant 1: Dennys Guerrero
Assistant2: Jonathan Ricardo Monar
Fourth Referee: Jaime Sánchez
Following what happened in Ambato, LigaPro President Miguel Ángel Loor noted that a payment offer of $ 200,000 was made on behalf of the agency to cover some of the outstanding securities, but that the referees did not they accepted the proposal.
He said on Twitter:
“The reality is what it is: 2 years of pandemic directly affecting our football. An industry that lives off its audience and television. Today there is no revenue for clubs at the box office (no public), for rights of TV (problems with cable companies) and minimum sponsors “.
“LigaPro has stood firm for its revenue and management. Internally we have already accepted several months of pay cuts, sacrificing overtime, all to keep up and keep our industry afloat.”
Three matches of the tournament will be played this Saturday, the whole country will be waiting if the referees change their position and the matches are played or the stoppage is maintained.
Today’s matches:
Orense vs Guayaquil City
Machala Stadium May 9
Time: 15:00
Central referee: Marlon Vera
Assistant 1: David Vacacela
Assistant2: Paul Palacios
Fourth Referee: Carlos Aroca
Dolphins vs Aucas
Jocay Stadium – 5:30 p.m.
Central Referee: René Marín
Assistant 1: Edwin Bravo
Assistant2: José Quiroz
Fourth Referee: Juan Carlos Andrade
October 9 vs Macará
Model Stadium – 8 p.m.
Central referee: Franklin Congo
Assistant 1: Danny Ávila
Assistant2: Luis Gonzalez
Fourth Referee: Henrry Arizaga