FERJ picks rookie referee for Flamengo v Madureira in the Carioca | OneFootball

Referee, 34 years old, has never officiated in the Brasileirão Série A

The Rio de Janeiro State Football Federation (FERJ) has announced the refereeing team for the match between Flamengo and Madureira, this Sunday (22), at Maracanã. The young Lucas Coelho Santos, 34 years old, will be in charge of the match. The referee, who has never officiated a Série A game of the Brasileirão in his life, will have the responsibility of overseeing the semifinal of the Campeonato Carioca.

Not only has Lucas Coelho never officiated in Série A, but he also has not refereed matches in the second or third divisions, having only worked in Série D games of national football. In addition to the fourth division, the referee has also officiated matches in the Campeonato Brasileiro Under-20 and, of course, the Campeonato Carioca.

In the current edition of the State Championship, Lucas has officiated three matches: Portuguesa 0x2 Botafogo, Boavista 3×2 Portuguesa, and Madureira 0x0 Vasco. In the last one, which was precisely a match involving Flamengo’s upcoming opponent, the referee awarded a penalty to the São Januário team, but Puma Rodríguez missed the shot.

AND THE OTHER REFEREES?

In addition to Lucas Coelho, the entire refereeing team was appointed by FERJ. Check below how the lineup looks for the Flamengo vs. Madureira match. The ball will roll from 8:30 pm (Brasília time), with full coverage by Coluna do Fla.

AND THE SECOND LEG, WHEN WILL IT BE?

Unlike the quarterfinals, the semifinals will be played over two legs. After Sunday’s match (22), Flamengo and Madureira will face each other again on March 2, also at Maracanã. Therefore, the winner will face Vasco or Fluminense in the grand final of the Campeonato Carioca.

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