Boto mocks refereeing after Flamengo red card vs Sport | OneFootball

What happened in the Flamengo vs Sport game?

Refereeing became a topic again after Flamengo's victory over Sport, 3-0, this Saturday (01). This is because, in the final minutes of the match, Evertton Araújo was sent off after a tackle on Ramon. Flamengo's director, José Boto, praised the red-black fans and made a veiled comment about the referee.

– Just two statements. The first is to thank the fans, who on a Saturday night, in a match against the last place team, when people usually lose interest, showed commitment and supported us from start to finish -, he said, before concluding:

– To thank on behalf of the entire working group, for their presence. And the second statement, to say that it was a perfect refereeing, that enforced the rules. It's just a shame that in Rio de Janeiro the rules are different -, concluded José Boto.

Why different rules?

The foul that led to Evertton Araújo's expulsion was very similar to the incident between Gustavo Gómez and Wanderson. Last Sunday (26), Palmeiras' defender delivered a 'studs-up' tackle on Cruzeiro's forward.

However, Gustavo Gómez only received a yellow card. On that occasion, VAR called referee Rafael Klein for a review and recommended expulsion. However, the referee upheld the on-field decision and did not send Palmeiras' defender to the locker room.

What is Evertton Araújo's situation?

Sent off this Saturday (01), Evertton Araújo joins Bruno Henrique, Pedro, and Cebolinha as confirmed absences for Flamengo's next game. The number 27 will also serve a suspension after receiving his third yellow card.

On the other hand, Pedro is following a recovery schedule after a forearm fracture. Lastly, Everton Cebolinha continues treatment for a hip muscle injury.

What is Flamengo's next game?

Without Evertton Araújo, Flamengo returns to the field this Wednesday (05) to face São Paulo. The match takes place at Vila Belmiro, at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), for the 32nd round of the Brazilian Championship.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details about the match through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, Globo (open channel) and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the Flamengo vs São Paulo game.

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