This week must be one Edinson Cavani will want to forget quickly. After his father's incident back in Uruguay, where he got sent to jail for hitting a motorcycle while intoxicated, the player saw his team's chances of winning back-to-back Copa América titles go to the drain after Chile knocked them out of the competition. But the way he had to leave the pitch was rather gross andr frustrating for the PSG striker.
Cavani was sent off after he hit Jara in the face, but not before the Chilean defender poked the player in his buttocks, causing Cavani's reaction. Fans did not understand the player's reaction, until the replay showed what Jara did. After the player was sent off, Chile's dominance increased up to the point when they went ahead with nine minutes to go on the clock.
Jara's action was harshly criticized by fans, experts and even footballers. Check some of them below.
Diego Lugano's (Uruguayan defender) post on Facebook
"As always, the drive and respect the boys have for the Sky blue jersey was amazing! It was an even match, with Chile displaying great football.
Sandro Ricci's performance was totally announced, clearly biased. It just adds one more stripe to the tiger! And don't forget about this boy "Jarita", we will have a "chat" when we get play against each other around the world"
So Jara got away with giving Cavani "the shocker"? Why am I not surprised?
— Grant Wahl (@GrantWahl) June 25, 2015
"Hope Jara doesn't bite his nails"
Ojalá que Jara no se coma las uñas
— Edualdo Ibeas (@LaloIbeas) June 25, 2015
Gonzalo Jara is a sexual predator that should be put in jail.
— diana jay (@dianajennifere) June 25, 2015
shame on #Jara deserve a huge punishment for his disgusting act against #Cavani like this players need to be banned forever. #copaamerica
— reda (@MerraouchReda) June 25, 2015
Fifty Shades of Jara pic.twitter.com/GfNQAURBsc
— NYC (@nicolasyanez) June 25, 2015
Gonzalo Jara's masterclass in how best to provoke your opponent. Stick your finger up his arse. pic.twitter.com/k5Hfe0bJvb
— Richard Martin (@rich9908) June 25, 2015
Just saw Jara’s antics. Sticks his finger in Cavani’s rear, then collapses when Cavani gives him a slight chin tap. Disgraceful.
— Ives Galarcep (@SoccerByIves) June 25, 2015
Jara a disgrace. Cavani should have lamped him properly.
— Craig Burley (@CBurleyESPN) June 25, 2015
If Jara isn't charged with some crazy sanctions, it will be a disgrace for CONMEBOL. Then again, it would be the umpteenth such this cup
— Frank Wagner (@Fw1812) June 25, 2015