Emerson Royal slams referee error in Palmeiras v Flamengo: "I'm shocked" | OneFootball

What did Emerson Royal say after Flamengo x Bahia game?

The 27th round of the Brasileirão was surrounded by controversies involving arbitration criteria. After the game of Flamengo against Bahia, right back Emerson Royal spoke out and said he is shocked by the attitudes of the 'owners of the whistle' throughout the national championship.

"I was commenting. When we come from Europe to here (Brazil) and I tell you: I am shocked. Shocked by the lack of criteria, level of refereeing. Throughout the games, we get to know the way the referee whistles," he declared, before concluding:

"There are referees who stop the game more, give more cards. But really, I can't understand what criteria are being used. We were watching the game (Palmeiras), and there are moves that if they are against Flamengo, it's a foul. For another team, it's not," he concluded.

WHAT HAPPENED IN THE 27TH ROUND OF THE BRASILEIRÃO?

The controversies began on Saturday (04), when referee Lucas Casagrande signaled a penalty for Bragantino, in which Marlon's hand, from Grêmio, was glued to his body. On Sunday (05), Ramon Abatti Abel drew attention with criteria used in the classic between São Paulo and Palmeiras.

What generated the most discussion was the non-marking of a penalty in a 'slide' inside the area by Allan on Tapia. On that occasion, Abatti Abel did not point out the infraction and, in addition, VAR did not call the referee to review the move.

WHAT IS THE SITUATION OF FLAMENGO IN THE BRASILEIRÃO?

Amid all this controversy, Flamengo ended up defeated by Bahia, in a game where the Rubro-Negro had two players sent off. Thus, the Rubro-Negro lost 1-0, at Fonte Nova.

Given this result and with Palmeiras' victory, Flamengo lost the leadership of the Brasileirão. At the moment, both teams have the same 55 points, however, the team from São Paulo has the advantage due to the number of victories.

WHAT IS THE NEXT GAME OF FLAMENGO?

The next game of Flamengo takes place only on October 15th against Botafogo, for the 28th round of the Brasileirão. The ball rolls for the classic at 7:30 pm (Brasília time), at Engenhão. Thus, Coluna do Fla TV shows the details of the match, on YouTube.

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