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Gonzalo Plata was sent off 12 minutes into the second half

Flamengo has qualified for the final of the Copa Libertadores after eliminating Racing (ARG) in Argentina. However, Mengo was left with one player less in the second half due to the unfair sending off of Gonzalo Plata. As a result, the Most Beloved is considering requesting the annulment of the card.

Gonzalo Plata was sent off for violent conduct, accused of deliberately striking defender Marcos Rojo with his hand in the groin area when the ball was not in play. Furthermore, VAR did not have any conclusive footage, and the decision was mainly left to the assistant referee.

WHAT WAS THE CONTEXT OF THE SENDING OFF?

At 12 minutes into the second half, Gonzalo Plata was hit and fell to the ground. In a provocative manner, defender Marcos Rojo pulled the Ecuadorian’s hair, who retaliated immediately. Thus, the referee sent off the Flamengo forward.

WHAT IS THE PUNISHMENT FOR GONZALO PLATA?

Therefore, due to the sending off, Gonzalo Plata will be absent for Flamengo in the final of the Copa Libertadores, which will be played on November 29 in Lima, Peru. The Most Beloved awaits its opponent, which will come from the match between Palmeiras and LDU (EQU) this Thursday (30).

WHAT NOW, FLAMENGO?

Now, Flamengo puts the Copa Libertadores aside and shifts its focus back to the Brazilian Championship. The team led by Filipe Luís faces Sport on Saturday (01), at Maracanã, at 9 p.m. (Brasília time). As usual, Coluna do Fla brings you all the information.

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