CBF releases VAR audio on red card decision in Corinthians v Flamengo | OneFootball

The CBF released the VAR audio analysis early Monday morning regarding the incident that led to Evertton Araújo's expulsion during the draw between Corinthians and Flamengo last Sunday at the Neo Química Arena, during the eighth round of the Brazilian Championship.

The play occurred around the seventh minute of the second half. Evertton Araújo attempted to challenge Breno Bidon for the ball and ended up hitting the Corinthians player with the sole of his foot.

Referee Rodrigo Pereira de Lima issued a straight red card. However, he was advised by Vagner Reway, responsible for the VAR, to review the incident in the booth.

“He grazed the foot. He grazed the heel. A red card is too harsh, it was a lateral foot-to-foot contact. I will recommend a review for a yellow card,” said Vagner Reway.

“I will recommend the review because the boot makes contact, he comes from above, but it's a lateral foot contact,” he added.

However, even after checking the play from other angles, Rodrigo Pereira de Lima concluded that it was an expulsion-worthy incident.

“To me, he still hits the player's leg with the studs. It's a red card. It doesn't just hit below, it hits above and below. I maintain the red,” analyzed the referee.

More Controversies

This was not the only controversial incident in the match between Corinthians and Flamengo. Corinthians was upset about a possible penalty by Ayrton Lucas on André, while Flamengo complained about an alleged aggression by Gabriel Paulista on Jorginho.

However, the CBF did not release the VAR audio analysis for these two cases.

Corinthians' football executive, Marcelo Paz, questioned the unawarded penalty and requested a ban on referee Rodrigo Pereira de Lima from officiating the team's games. On the other hand, José Boto also spoke out. Flamengo's football director criticized the refereeing and the expulsion of Evertton Araújo.

Standings Situation

The result was not positive for either team. Corinthians drew again and dropped to 11th place in the standings, with 10 points. The team also saw their winless streak extend to seven consecutive games.

Meanwhile, Flamengo was overtaken by Fluminense and fell to fourth place, with 14 points, five points behind the leader Palmeiras.

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