Palmeiras v Cruzeiro: VAR on Gómez-Wanderson controversial clash | OneFootball

CBF released, in the early hours of this Sunday, the audio of the VAR analysis regarding the play involving a challenge by Gustavo Gómez, defender for Palmeiras, on Wanderson, Cruzeiro’s forward. The teams drew with no goals at Allianz Parque, in the 30th round of the Brazilian Championship.

The foul, which sparked controversy, happened at the 15th minute of the first half. Gustavo Gómez hits the ball at first, and then strikes Wanderson’s shin with his studs. The Cruzeiro striker was even substituted and left the field on a stretcher after the incident.

VAR and on-field referee analysis

While the match was stopped for Wanderson to receive medical attention and be taken off the pitch, VAR stepped in to check for a possible red card for Gómez. Video referee Daniel Nobre Bins understood that there was “high intensity” in the challenge and recommended a review to referee Rafael Rodrigo Klein.

“Klein, are you listening? I recommend a review for a possible red card, ok? In our understanding, Gustavo Gómez does not pull his leg back, continues the movement, and hits the opponent’s shin with high intensity, alright? I want you to analyze it. That’s the point of contact, but you need to analyze the challenge and see if there was a possibility to pull back or not, ok?” said the video referee.

At the monitor, the on-field referee watched the play from several angles. After a few minutes, Rafael Rodrigo Klein interpreted that Gustavo Gómez did not have time to pull his leg back before hitting Wanderson and, for this reason, only cautioned the defender with a yellow card.

“I want to see if this player who touches the ball first had time to pull his leg back. Ok Bins, I’ll go with the yellow card, ok? Because this player kicks the ball and doesn’t have time to pull his foot away, ok? Direct free kick and yellow card,” concluded the referee.

Palmeiras vs Cruzeiro

In a very scrappy game with few thrills, Palmeiras and Cruzeiro drew 0-0 last Sunday at Allianz Parque, in the 30th round of the Brazilian Championship. Defender for the Minas Gerais team, Fabrício Bruno was also sent off around the 25th minute of the second half.

The result wasn’t great for either team. Palmeiras reached their third consecutive game without a win and missed the chance to open a bigger gap over Flamengo, who lost in the round. Even so, Verdão remained in the lead, with 62 points—one more than the Rio team. On the other side, Cruzeiro reached 57 points and also didn’t catch up to the Rubro-Negro, staying in third place.

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