Brasileirão: referees named for Flamengo v Mirassol | OneFootball

Flamengo vs. Mirassol to take place in the countryside of São Paulo

The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has appointed Rafael Rodrigo Klein, from Rio Grande do Sul, to officiate the match between Flamengo and Mirassol in São Paulo this Sunday (16). Kickoff is at 6:30 p.m. (Brasília time), for the 23rd round of the Brasileirão.

In addition to the referee from Rio Grande do Sul, the CBF also confirmed the full officiating crew for the match. Rafael Rodrigo Klein will be assisted by Bruno Raphael Pires (GO) and Tiago Augusto Kappes Diel (RS). Finally, Rafael Traci (SC) will be in charge of VAR.

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WHAT WAS THE LAST FLAMENGO MATCH OFFICIATED BY RAFAEL RODRIGO KLEIN?

Rafael Rodrigo Klein will referee a Flamengo match again after less than a month. The referee’s most recent Flamengo game was the 4-0 win over Chapecoense at Arena Condá, in the 19th round of the Brasileirão.

IS THE REFEREE UNPOPULAR BEHIND THE SCENES AT FLAMENGO?

One of the main reasons for Flamengo’s recent complaints about Rafael Klein is the referee’s lack of consistency. Early this year, the official sent off Carrascal after halftime in the match against Corinthians in the Supercopa do Brasil.

The outrage came because Rafael Klein did not consider Carrascal’s challenge on Breno Bidon during the first half worthy of a red card. However, after returning from the break, the referee changed his mind and sent off the Flamengo midfielder, causing outrage at the club. In addition, the referee was involved in another controversy at Arena da Baixada, when he showed only a yellow card for a heavy challenge by Athletico-PR’s Felipinho on Lucas Paquetá.

Behind the scenes, Rafael Klein’s officiating is viewed negatively by Flamengo’s board precisely because of his history of inconsistent decisions and the lack of a strict standard in subjective calls, which creates major uncertainty at the club. Despite the recurring dissatisfaction and complaints behind the scenes, the referee continues to be assigned to the team’s matches.

WHAT NOW?

With the officiating crew confirmed, Flamengo and Mirassol will face off this Sunday (16) starting at 6:30 p.m. (Brasília time). The match will be broadcast by Record (free-to-air TV), CazéTV (YouTube), and Premiere (pay-per-view). In addition, before, during, and after the match, Coluna do Fla will provide full coverage. So it’s worth subscribing to the channel and sharing it with friends.

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