They complained that the goal was bigger than the other one… and they were right
It all happened in the game between Alajualense and Herediano, in the first leg of the Apertura phase final, in Costa Rica
Something unusual happened in the first leg of the Apertura final between Alajualense and Herediano from Costa Rica. Before the game began, Alajuelense goalkeeper Leonel Moreira noticed that the goal he was standing in was a few centimetres taller than usual.
Although it was not officially stated how many centimetres taller the goal was, some media outlets reported that it was as much as 10 centimetres taller.
Following the team’s complaints, one of the match’s referees approached the goal to measure it and confirmed that the Costa Rican goalkeeper’s suspicions were correct.
Although it was not officially stated how many centimeters longer the goal was, some media outlets reported that the goal was 10 centimeters longer.
Despite the goal error, the game continued normally after some adjustments were made, although the team continued to point out irregularities. In the end, Herediana emerged victorious, 2-0.
