Toluca fans attempt to target referee Marco Antonio Ortiz after draw
Referee Marco Antonio Ortiz was targeted by fans throwing an object after the Liga MX match between Toluca and San Luis.
A tense incident occurred at the Estadio Nemesio Diez following the 12th round Liga MX draw between Toluca and Atletico San Luis. Referee Marco Antonio Ortiz, known as 'Gato' Ortiz, was targeted by an object thrown from the stands as he headed toward the tunnel after the final whistle.
The situation escalated following Ortiz's decision to send off Toluca assistant coach Pablo Morant, a move that clearly frustrated the home crowd. As the referee walked toward the stands to hand his cards to a supporter, an object was thrown in his direction. Ortiz managed to dodge the projectile and successfully completed the gesture before leaving the pitch.
Sportingly, the teams finished level at 1-1, with Erick Gutierrez scoring for the hosts and Rafa Llorente finding the net for San Luis. Following this result, Toluca remains second in the Apertura 2026 table, while Atletico San Luis sits in 15th place.