Peru vs. Bolivia in 1969: the story of Chechelev, the referee who beat Blanquirroja in La Paz | PHOTOS

On August 10, 1969, a terrible refereeing by the Yugoslav nationalized Venezuelan referee, Sergio Chechelev, loaded with mistakes that harmed the peruvian teamdirty the match played between Peruvians and Bolivians in La Paz, where the locals won 2 to 1.

A legitimate goal scored by Alberto Gallardo was annulled by the judge without justification, which facilitated the Bolivian victory, in a vital match played in the Hernando Siles Stadiumas part of the qualifiers for the World Cup Mexico 1970.

Incredible: the Bolivian president in the dressing room

At the end of the first half, which ended with a goalless tie, the President of Bolivia, Luis Adolfo Siles SalinasHe was accompanied by the Peruvian ambassador Eduardo Valdez Pérez.

The painful memory of Chechelev

Along with the effects of playing 3,600 meters above sea levelthe Peruvian team suddenly found itself with the illegal validation of the first local goal, which meant the Bolivian tie, despite the flagrant infraction committed by its author against the national goalkeeper Luis Rubinos.

Brutal police entry

Chumpitaz and León went over the Bolivian Ramiro Blacutt and other national players threatened to attack the judge Chechelevwho had to rely on Bolivian security members.

Peru’s great goal

The first national goal begins with a corner taken by Teófilo Cubillas. After the rejection of defender Maldonado, Alberto Gallardo receives the ball. This yields to Roberto Chale, who finishes and beats the local goalkeeper José Issa. The 6 minutes of the second half were played.

In a counterattack the ball is thrown towards the Peruvian field, Chumpitaz deliver the ball to Rubinos, but a lack of coordination causes the ball to enter the Peruvian goal. Own goal and Bolivia takes the lead on the scoreboard with 11 minutes left.

The annulment of the Peruvian goal

The Peruvians complain and go on top of Chechelev, led by an indignant Orlando de la Torre. Then the police enter. The referee whistles the end around 48 minutes. Everything is a scandal. Bolivians celebrate.

The Bolivians came to command the standings with 4 points, Peru it was 2 and Argentina at 0. In those years two points were awarded for a game won and one for a draw.

Sergio Chechelevwho was born in Yugoslavia In 1933, he began his career as an international referee in 1968, directing matches for the Copa Libertadores. His last official match It was March 22, 1974.