With the colors of the flag of mexico in his referee uniform, Katia Itzel García She jumped into the Kansas City stadium to become the first Mexican to whistle in a duel. World Cup and thus add another historic chapter to his ascending career.
Those tricolor stripes on both shoulders and on the shorts gave a special touch to this unforgettable day for the whistling UNAM graduate, who led the way out to the anthem ceremony. Netherlands and Tunisia with a broad smile, reflection of a dream come true.
Once the countdown is over, Katia He took a breath and blew his whistle to, now, start the fifth game of a World directed by a central referee.
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At minute 3 of the match, the Aztec player pointed towards the midfield to validate the first goal of the match, after the Tunisian captain scored on his own goal. Ellyes Skhiri.
Katia experienced a complex moment in the 11th minute, in which she found herself “trapped” in a play. The Mexican’s lack of mobility left her in the defender’s path Nathan Akewho, unable to avoid it, knocked it down in his attempt to reposition himself against the possible counterattack by the Tunisians.
The broad domain of Clockwork Orange During the first half he made her calm. He only pointed out a couple of fouls and exchanged a few words with the players, but without controversy.
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Katia Itzel García in her World Cup debut as central referee / Photo: AP
The second part did begin with some communication problems between Katia Itzel and the fourth referee. Tunisia He took the field with nine players; The Mexican was ready for the action to start, but the African soccer players pointed out to her that they still needed elements to have the complete team, while she exchanged words and glances with her partner.
Another moment of tension came with Tunisia’s goal, which was reviewed by the VAR. While Katia He waited for the decision, asked the Tunisian players to calm down and, seconds later, declared the score good.
Without too much demand, with few surprises and the Mexican colors embroidered on his uniform, Katia Itzel García she proudly finished a duel that was much more than a match for her and for the history of the Mexican arbitration.
