CBF picks Anderson Daronco for Flamengo v Vitória, Copa do Brasil | OneFootball

Referee Anderson Daronco will officiate this Wednesday’s match (22)

Flamengo will make their debut in the Copa do Brasil this Wednesday (22), against Vitória, at the Maracanã. For the clash, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) appointed Rio Grande do Sul native Anderson Daronco to officiate the match, valid for the fifth round of the national knockout competition. Kickoff is at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time).

Daronco will be joined by Leila Naiara Moreira da Cruz (DF) and Michael Stanislau (RS), who will serve as assistant referees. In addition, the CBF determined that Lucas Coelho Santos (RJ) will be the fourth official. The VAR team is made up of Thiago Peixoto, Vitor Carmona, both from São Paulo, Adriano Barros (MA), and Fernando Rodrigues (PA).

WHICH FLAMENGO MATCHES DID DARONCO OFFICIATE IN 2026?

Although, historically, he is a referee who does not have the affection of the Flamengo fans, Anderson Daronco brings back good memories for the Rubro-Negro supporters in 2026. After all, the Rio Grande do Sul referee has officiated two Mengão matches this year, and in both, Leonardo Jardim’s team won by scoring three goals.

The first match took place at Engenhão, when Flamengo beat Botafogo 3-0. On that occasion, Daronco sent off Barboza, from the rival team, for hard fouls against the Rubro-Negro attack. Samuel Lino, Léo Pereira, and Pedro scored the goals for the Most Beloved.

More recently, Daronco was at the Maracanã for the Flamengo vs. Santos match. Coming from behind, Mengão won 3-1, with goals from Pedro, Jorginho, and Lucas Paquetá. The match featured a controversial disallowed goal by Léo Ortiz, but Cuca, coach of the São Paulo team, left complaining about the penalty awarded for a foul on Arrascaeta, converted by the former Italy international midfielder.

WHERE TO WATCH FLAMENGO VS. VITÓRIA?

With Anderson Daronco in charge, Flamengo and Vitória will be broadcast on the subscription channel SporTV and on pay-per-view via Premiere. The match is valid for the first leg of the fifth round of the Copa do Brasil. The return leg is scheduled for May 14, at Barradão.

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