Referee Disallows Juticalpa Goal After VAR Review in League Opener
Published on Honduras Daily · Aug 4, 2026 · Originally reported August 2, 2026 by Diez
Referee Jefferson Escobar disallowed Juticalpa's opening goal against Motagua in the first round of the Honduran league tournament on August 2, ruling that forward Jairo Róchez fouled goalkeeper Luis Ortiz, a call that drew debate after replays showed minimal contact.
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