Artur Jorge slams refs, eyes Flamengo v Cruzeiro return in Libertadores | OneFootball

What did Artur Jorge say after Flamengo vs. Cruzeiro?

Flamengo were held to a 1-1 draw by Cruzeiro this Wednesday (12) in the first leg of the Libertadores round of 16. In the post-match press conference, coach Artur Jorge criticized the officiating over the foul called in the build-up to Flamengo’s goal.

— I was right in line with the play where the foul that led to the goal was given. Neither I nor the assistant referee saw a foul. I’ve seen the footage, and it’s not clear. I don’t know if there’s another angle, but it makes a difference because it led to the opponent’s goal. It makes a difference to go in 1-0 up or with the score at 1-1. I didn’t see any foul at all — he said, before adding:

— The assistant referee, right next to me, didn’t see any foul at all. That’s why I protested. These situations have to be very clear. I don’t want to say I’m completely certain, because sometimes there are angles we can’t see from the pitch. But it seemed to me that it wasn’t a foul — Artur Jorge concluded.

Is Artur Jorge complaining with ‘a full belly’?

It is worth noting that Flamengo were upset with referee Yael Falcón. That’s because, in the 11th minute, Matheus Henrique planted his studs into Bruno Henrique’s shin but was not sent off. In addition, VAR did not call the referee over for a review, so the on-field decision stood.

How did Flamengo vs. Cruzeiro go?

Flamengo and Cruzeiro played out a very evenly matched game at Mineirão. After both teams wasted chances in the first half, the Minas Gerais side opened the scoring eight minutes into the second half through Arroyo.

Soon after, in the 22nd minute, following a header off the crossbar by Léo Ortiz, Lucas Paquetá leveled the score. As a result, the tie remains open in the Libertadores round of 16.

What did Artur Jorge say about the second Libertadores match?

When is the second leg between Flamengo and Cruzeiro?

The second leg of the Libertadores round of 16 will take place next Wednesday (19) at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at the Maracanã. In other words, Flamengo will decide the tie against Cruzeiro at the ‘Sacred Temple.’

What is the opinion of the article’s author?

“If there was one team harmed in this Wednesday’s match (12), it was Flamengo. Rubro-Negro should have played with an extra man from the 11th minute of the first half, since Matheus Henrique committed a criminal foul on Bruno Henrique. In other words, Artur Jorge is complaining with ‘a full belly,’ since the Minas Gerais side benefited at Mineirão,” said Davi Esteves, journalist for Coluna do Fla.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.