Brasileirão: referee team named for Flamengo v Red Bull Bragantino | OneFootball

The match between Flamengo and Red Bull Bragantino will take place at the Cicero de Souza Marques Municipal Stadium, in Bragança Paulista

The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has appointed the referee for Thursday’s (02) match between Flamengo and Red Bull Bragantino, scheduled for 9:30 PM (Brasília time), in the ninth round of the Brasileirão. The organization selected Fernando Antonio Mendes (PA) to officiate the match.

In addition to the referee from Pará, the CBF also confirmed the full officiating crew for the clash. Fernando Antonio Mendes will be assisted by Guilherme Dias Camilo (MG) and Acacio Menezes Leao (PA). Finally, the VAR will be handled by Diego Pombo Lopez (BA).

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WHAT WAS THE LAST FLAMENGO MATCH OFFICIATED BY PAULO FERNANDO?

Fernando Antonio Mendes has officiated two Flamengo matches in his career, both in the final stretch of last year’s Brasileirão. On both occasions, the Rio-based team won 3-0: first against Sport in the 31st round, and then against Bragantino in the 35th round, both in Rio de Janeiro.

In the match against the team from Pernambuco, Fernando Antonio Mendes became the target of a complaint from football director José Boto. The referee sent off Evertton Araújo in the final minutes, following a VAR recommendation, due to a challenge by the midfielder.

Weeks earlier, Palmeiras player Gustavo Gómez committed a similar foul but was not shown a red card. In an ironic tone, Boto commented: “I want to thank the fans who packed the Maracanã on a Saturday night. It was perfect officiating, the rules were enforced. It’s a shame the rules in Rio de Janeiro are different.”

WHAT NOW?

With the officiating now confirmed, Flamengo and Red Bull Bragantino face off this Thursday (02) starting at 9:30 PM (Brasília time). As such, Rede Globo (free-to-air TV) and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the match live. In addition, throughout the 90 minutes, Coluna do Fla TV will provide live reactions in real time. So, it’s worth subscribing to the channel and sharing it with friends.

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