Francisco Chacón Gutiérrez (born May 8, 1976,

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) is a Mexican former

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qualified by

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to officiate international matches. An international referee from 2009 to 2017, Chacón has been selected for two

Tournaments, the

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and the

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Officiating in domestic leagues

Chacón's first game as a referee was on September 7, 2003, in the Mexican Primera "A" during Round 6 of Torneo Apertura 2003 between Tapatio and Tijuana. On August 21, 2004, he made his debut in the Mexican Primera Division in a match between

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and

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in Round 2 of Torneo Apertura 2004. He issued seven cards, including two red cards, during the match. He refereeing in 2 Superclasicos and 1 as the 4th official in Mexican football short tournaments history. On August 20, 2011, Chacón was the official for the match between

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and Monarcas Morelia when the match was suspended in the 40th minute due to gunfire.

FIFA accreditation

Chacón was accredited to official international matches by

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International matches officiated

References

External links

* http://www.femexfut.org.mx/

* http://www.record.com.mx/article/francisco-chacon-suspendido-tres-partidos 1976 births Living people Mexican football referees Copa América referees People from Morelia Sportspeople from Michoacán CONCACAF Gold Cup referees CONCACAF Champions Cup referees {{Mexico-footy-bio-stub