Michael Espinoza
Michael Espinoza is a football referee in Peru, recognized for officiating matches in Liga 1, the country's premier football league. He was in the news following a recent match between FBC Melgar and Alianza Atlético, where he faced criticism from Alianza Atlético's defender Horacio Benincasa over his officiating decisions that Benincasa felt were unfair to his team.
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Michael Espinoza was the referee who awarded a penalty to Alianza Lima after a VAR review.
Alianza Lima | El "Estamos a un 50% de lo que pretendo" de Pablo Guede y por qué no hubo VAR en Matute por unos minutos: Lo que no se vio del sufrido triunfo ante Comerciantes Unidos de un Alianza pensando en 2 de Mayo | Liga 1 | tlcnota | DEPORTE-TOTAL
Peru· 2026-02-09
Michael Espinoza was suspended indefinitely by the National Commission of Referees after a controversial decision during a match.
Suspenden al árbitro Michael Espinoza tras polémica decisión en triunfo de Alianza Lima CONAR Liga 1 Te Apuesto últimas | DEPORTE-TOTALPeru· 2025-06-21
Michael Espinoza reviewed the VAR footage and decided to annul the goal.
Alianza Lima | CONAR revela audios del VAR sobre gol anulado a Comerciantes Unidos por árbitro Espinoza | Liga 1 | DEPORTE-TOTALPeru· 2025-06-20Michael Espinoza was the referee who observed the play leading to the disallowed goal.
"Alianza Lima es así, siempre nos cuesta”, la euforia de Hernán Barcos, el VAR justiciero: lo que no se vio del sufrido triunfo para soñar con el Apertura | Liga 1 Te Apuesto | DEPORTE-TOTALPeru· 2025-06-19
Referee Michael Espinoza sanctioned the offside position after VAR intervention.
Alianza Lima El VAR anuló golazo de Matías Succar por posición adelantada | VIDEO Liga 1 Te Apuesto últimas | DEPORTE-TOTALPeru· 2025-05-20
Michael Espinoza decided not to sanction a penalty during the match.
"Ya te escuché Paolo": se revelaron los audios del posible penal a Cantero en el Alianza Lima vs Sporting Cristal | Liga 1 | VIDEO | DEPORTE-TOTALPeru· 2025-03-03
Michael Espinoza is the experienced FIFA referee officiating the match between Sporting Cristal and Alianza Lima.
Liga 1 Te Apuesto: Michael Espinoza será el árbitro del Sporting Cristal vs. Alianza Lima por la fecha 4 del Torneo Apertura últimas | DEPORTE-TOTALPeru· 2025-02-25
Michael Espinoza was the referee whose decisions were criticized by Horacio Benincasa.
Horacio Benincasa y su crítica al arbitraje del FBC Melgar vs. Alianza Atlético: “Nos empezaba a cobrar las chiquitas. Es lo que pasa a los equipos chicos de visita” Liga 1 Te Apuesto últimas | DEPORTE-TOTALPeru· 2025-02-24