Cruzeiro v Corinthians: CBF releases VAR review of Memphis' goal | OneFootball

The CBF released on Thursday the audio of the VAR analysis on Memphis Depay's goal that secured a 1-0 victory for Corinthians against Cruzeiro last Wednesday at Mineirão, in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil semifinal.

The incident became a topic of discussion on social media this morning. A video recorded from a new angle suggested that the ball touched Memphis's arm before the Dutchman pushed it into the net. The image was even posted by Cruzeiro's coach, Leonardo Jardim, on his official Instagram account.

The content released by the CBF shows that the match referee, Anderson Daronco, asked Rodrigo D’Alonso Ferreira, responsible for the VAR, to check two situations: a possible offside position of Yuri Alberto and the alleged handball by Memphis.

Rodrigo D’Alonso and the other video assistants reviewed the play from four angles, three lateral and one from behind Corinthians' number 10. The video shared by Leonardo Jardim was not analyzed.

After just over a minute of checking, Rodrigo says: “You can proceed. Goal confirmed.” Upon receiving the confirmation, Daronco reiterated: “Both situations? Offside and possible handball?”. Rodrigo confirms: “Yes, you can proceed. Everything confirmed.”

Match Situation

With the 1-0 victory, Corinthians only needs a draw in the second match at Neo Química Arena to advance to the Copa do Brasil final. A loss by one goal difference will take the match to penalties. A defeat by two or more goals will qualify Cruzeiro.

On the other side of the bracket, Vasco and Fluminense begin their battle for a spot in the final this Thursday at 8 PM (Brasília time) at Maracanã.

Next Match

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