Conmebol lifts Gonzalo Plata’s ban at Flamengo | OneFootball

After admitting the mistake regarding the second yellow card given to Gonzalo Plata in Flamengo's victory over Estudiantes in the Libertadores, Conmebol (South American Football Confederation) revoked the striker's punishment this Friday. Thus, the Ecuadorian's expulsion was annulled, and he will be available for the return match.

In the incident leading to the expulsion, the striker touches the ball and is subsequently kicked by the opposing defender. Both end up falling to the ground, and the referee shows Plata the second yellow card.

In the morning, the entity had already issued a statement confirming the refereeing error, which did not have the assistance of VAR in the play. Since it was a yellow card offense, the tool could not be used.

Setback

Until the moment of the expulsion, at 37 minutes of the second half, Flamengo was leading the Argentinians 2-0. As soon as they had to play with one less player, the team ended up retreating and conceded a goal at 46 minutes.

The match ended 2-1 for the Cariocas, who will face Estudiantes again next Thursday at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) to determine who advances to the Libertadores semifinals. The venue for the match will be the Jorge Luis Hirschi stadium.

Classic of the Millions

Before that, Flamengo has a commitment in the Brasileirão on Sunday against Vasco. The classic is scheduled for 5:30 PM at Maracanã.

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