Edwin Cardona and his 25 minutes to forget in Racing: he got injured after kicking Barros Schelotto and went out crying

Edwin Cardona was title in the visit of racing TO Gym in the Forest but his return to the team he leads Fernando Gago It wasn’t what Academy fans wanted. The Colombian lasted just 25 minutes on the pitch, never managed to get into the match, hit a kick that could have been a red card and finally got injured. His picture of him, in tears, tells of the sad time a footballer is going through who has become a figure and is far from the best version of him.

Lobo’s initial goal suggested an uphill game but Cardona reacted in the worst way when Racing needed him most. In the 25th minute he launched himself against the humanity of Bautista Barros Schelotto, the young man who plays as a defender, known for being the nephew of the twins Guillermo and Gustavo Barros Schelotto.

Referee Nicolás Lamolina deemed the violent offense worthy of a yellow card despite replays looking strong in assessing the vehemence with which the Colombian addresses the 23-year-old.

Despite the claims of the gymnasts, the VAR seemed to coincide with Lamolina’s criteria because it did not summon him to review his decision. And while Barros Schelotto rolled on the ground, Cardona also suffered, showing some physical discomfort.

The former Boca tried but had to ask for the substitution, making way for Matías Rojas, who comes with a streak and scored from behind midfield against Ñublense, the Chilean team with which they share Group A of the Copa Libertadores .

Cardona came out limping and in tears, and then ‘straddled’ by a teammate, knowing he was wasting one more opportunity to repay Gago for the trust he had placed in him by taking him to Racing.