CBF releases VAR audio of penalty in Vasco v Corinthians clash | OneFootball

The CBF released, on Sunday night, the VAR audio of the penalty awarded in favor of Vasco, during the match against Corinthians, at São Januário. The game, valid for the 21st round of the Brazilian Championship, ended with Timão's victory by 3 to 2.

The play occurred ten minutes into the second half, when Corinthians was winning 1-0. In a play on the right side, Puma Rodríguez crossed, and during the dispute for the ball between André Ramalho and Vegetti, the ball touched the arm of the São Paulo team's defender.

Right after the play, the match referee, Rodrigo José Pereira de Lima, told Pablo Ramon Gonçalves Pinheiro, VAR commander: “I don't see a hand there, no. He had his arm open, but I don't see it touching his hand”.

While the game continued, Pablo Ramon saw on VAR that there was a touch and asked Rodrigo José to analyze the play. “Wait (for the play). The ball touches the arm, ok?”, analyzed the person in charge of video arbitration.

After confirming the touch, Rodrigo José asked for an analysis of a possible push on André Ramalho. After the VAR team made their decision, Pablo Ramon requested that the referee review the play: “Rodrigo, I suggest reviewing for possible handball penalty”.

With one minute of analysis, Rodrigo José changed his decision after reviewing the play and concluded: “The player opens his body space in an unnatural way. For me, it's a penalty. Penalty kick, no card”, said the referee.

Despite scoring the penalty goal, Vasco was unable to maintain the tie on the scoreboard. Gui Negão, at 23 minutes, and Gustavo Henrique, at 40, put Timão ahead again. Rayan, at 50, reduced the score, but it wasn't enough for Gigante da Colina.

Fase das equipes

With the victory, the Parque São Jorge team moved away from the relegation zone. Now, Timão is in 11th place, with 25 points – six more than Vitória, the first team in the Z4. On the other hand, Vasco remains in a delicate situation: Gigante da Colina is in 16th place, with 19 points.

Both teams return to the field on Wednesday, at 21:30 (Brasília time). Corinthians visits Athletico-PR at Arena da Baixada, while Vasco hosts Botafogo at São Januário. Both games are valid for the quarterfinals of the Copa do Brasil.

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