Clear penalty and red for rivals: expert slams São Paulo decisions | OneFootball

In addition to São Paulo’s poor performance in the second half, when they suffered a comeback, losing 3-2 to Palmeiras after leading 2-0, the tricolor fans were also furious with the refereeing performance in the classic played at Morumbi on Sunday afternoon (5), during the Brasileirão.

There were two major controversial incidents, especially a penalty not awarded to Tapia, who was tackled inside the box, even if unintentionally. The refereeing commentator for Globo channels, PC de Oliveira, clarified the play and the error made by Ramon Abate and the VAR team.

“We start with this incident in the box where Ramon Abate is right next to the play, very close, with an unobstructed view, and he lets the game continue. Allan didn’t mean it, but the rule doesn’t mention intent, the rule talks about recklessness, and according to the rule, recklessness is when the player doesn’t take into account, isn’t attentive, doesn’t take precautions in a challenge,” explained the former referee.

“Not to mention that there was a huge impact, because Tapia was running toward the ball, so it was a very, very clear penalty that was denied on the field, but VAR, based on the images, should have recommended a review, the penalty was very clear, it’s a gigantic refereeing error,” declared PC.

Watch the play below:

Another highly controversial play that infuriated São Paulo fans was the lack of a red card for Andreas Pereira after a strong studs-up challenge on Marcos Antônio, similar to Rigoni’s incident when he was sent off in the last round against Fortaleza. The commentator saw another serious refereeing mistake.

“He only got a yellow card, and that was lenient, because it was a challenge over the ball, with the studs, from top to bottom, and he hit Marcos Antônio’s shin, with excessive force and risk of injuring the opponent.”

“According to the rules, this is a serious foul that should be punished with a red card. Abate opted for a yellow, and once again, Wilbert Esteban, the VAR, upheld the on-field decision incorrectly, because this is a textbook red card offense, due to the way Andreas comes over the ball, with the studs, and with risk of injuring the opponent. Therefore, another serious refereeing error,” the professional concluded.

PC Oliveira also lamented that the CBF is unlikely to release the VAR audio for the incidents in question, since there was no review with the refereeing booth at Morumbi.

“That was the assessment both from Abate on the field and from Hubert Estevam. It’s a shame that the CBF hasn’t released the VAR audio when there’s no change in decision. So these incidents, both this one and the penalty, will probably not have the VAR audio released for us to try to understand what was going through the referees’ minds.”

He also explained that the fact that the Palmeiras player touched the ball does not lessen the seriousness of the opposing midfielder’s foul, which deserved a sending-off.

“It’s clear and obvious that Andreas touched the ball, but it wasn’t a full contact. The fact that he touched the ball doesn’t reduce the seriousness of the challenge. He grazes the ball, continues the movement, and uses excessive force. And he hits above the ankle line and with intensity worthy of a red card,” concluded the Globo commentator.

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