STJD gives Flamengo's Carrascal a four-match ban | OneFootball

Why did the STJD punish Flamengo’s Carrascal?

Carrascal received a red card in Flamengo’s match against Corinthians in the Supercopa final. For this reason, the Superior Court of Sports Justice (STJD) reviewed the sending-off and decided to punish the player with a four-match suspension.

The Flamengo midfielder, however, is free to play against Bragantino this Thursday (02). That is because Article 133 of the CBJD provides that the immediate suspension may not take effect if the result has already been declared, as happened in this case.

Why did Carrascal receive a red card in the Supercopa?

Jorge Carrascal hit Breno Bidon with an elbow in an off-the-ball incident in the final seconds of the first half. However, referee Rafael Klein ended the half and was not called by VAR to review the play.

However, when both teams returned from the break, Rafael Klein was called by VAR to review the incident involving Carrascal and Breno Bidon. Thus, before the start of the second half, the referee showed the red card to the Rubro-Negro midfielder.

Will Carrascal be available for Flamengo vs Bragantino?

Yes! Carrascal remains available for Flamengo. The Most Beloved face Bragantino this Thursday (02) in Bragança Paulista in the ninth round of the Brasileirão. The match is scheduled for 9:30 PM (Brasília time).

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