Conmebol admits error, explains VAR silence on Plata red card | OneFootball

After the great repercussion about Andres Rojas' refereeing in the duel between Flamengo and Estudiantes-ARG for the Libertadores, Conmebol spoke out this Friday. The South American entity admitted the mistake in the expulsion of Gonzalo Plata, in the second half, in addition to explaining the non-intervention of VAR in the move.

“The Flamengo forward touches the ball and, subsequently, the defender hits the forward's foot. Both fall to the ground and the move DOES NOT constitute a foul by the forward. The referee observes the action and INCORRECTLY punishes the Flamengo player, giving him the second yellow card," said the narrator of the official video posted by Conmebol.

Non-intervention of VAR

Next, the narrator emphasizes that the VAR cannot interfere in cases of SECOND yellow card.

“The VAR can intervene in the game within the four reviewable situations, they are: goals, penalties, direct red card and identity swap. As none of these situations occurred, the VAR could not intervene," he concluded.

Then, in the real audios from the VAR booth at the time of the expulsion, the professionals analyze the contact between the players and the foul area, to see if there would be a possibility of recommendation for a possible penalty. However, as the move happened outside the area, nothing could be done.

Will take a stand

Through an official note, Flamengo stated that it will file a representation at Conmebol against the refereeing of Andres Rojas.

“The Flamengo Regatta Club comes to the public to announce that it will take measures with CONMEBOL about the refereeing performance in the match against Estudiantes de La Plata, played this Thursday, for the CONMEBOL Libertadores. What was seen on the field, led by the Colombian referee Andres Rojas, was a parade of mistakes and decisions that exceeded the limit of human error, showing a biased conduct, with different treatment for the two teams, directly affecting the sports result and the credibility of the competition,” the club said in a section.

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