Another error: CBF admits São Paulo denied penalty v Coritiba | OneFootball

The Brazilian Football Confederation’s (CBF) Refereeing Ombudsman officially acknowledged that there was a refereeing error in the match between São Paulo and Coritiba, played last Saturday (15) at Morumbi Stadium, in the 23rd round of the Brazilian Championship. The body confirmed that a penalty should have been awarded in favor of the São Paulo side.

The disputed incident took place in the 38th minute of the second half, when forward Jonathan Calleri was brought down in the box by Keno of the visiting team. Referee Charly Wendy Straub Deretti, who was close to the play, allowed the match to continue, and the video assistant referee (VAR) did not recommend an on-field review.

Response to Tricolor

Following the on-field decision, São Paulo’s board sent a formal letter to the CBF last Monday (17) to contest the conduct of the refereeing team. In its response to Tricolor, the national body admitted the mistake after reviewing the footage again.

“After analyzing the footage, especially cameras 2 and 3A, it was found that the visiting team player kicks the heel of the opponent, who reached the ball first. Therefore, we understand that the penalty should have been awarded,” the Refereeing Ombudsman said in the official document sent in response to São Paulo.

A delicate moment in the standings

The draw resulting from the end of the match worsened São Paulo’s situation in the national tournament. The team coached by Dorival Júnior reached nine consecutive rounds without a win in Série A — with four draws and five defeats —, a run that left the team in 13th place in the standings with 27 points, four above the relegation zone.

São Paulo return to action next Sunday (23) at 6:30 p.m. (Brasília time), when they face Chapecoense at Arena Condá in a match valid for the 24th round of the Brasileirão.

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