Flamengo slam VAR for missing Bruno Henrique penalty vs Fluminense | OneFootball

Referee did not award a clear penalty by Thiago Silva on Bruno Henrique

The clear penalty not awarded in the classic match between Flamengo and Fluminense on Wednesday (19) prompted an official statement from the red-black side. In the second half, Bruno Henrique was kicked by Thiago Silva inside the area, but the referee ignored it. The Most Beloved criticized the match's VAR in a social media post.

WHAT WAS FLAMENGO'S STATEMENT?

“Flamengo expresses indignation at yet another absurd and serious VAR error, under the responsibility of Mr. Wagner Reway, in the classic against Fluminense. The incident involving Bruno Henrique and Thiago Silva, ignored by the video referee, constitutes a clear breach of protocol and was news in Brazil and abroad, once again tarnishing the image of Brazilian football.

This is not the first time errors like this have occurred against Flamengo when Reway is in the booth, which further aggravates the situation. The audios released by the CBF make it clear that Davi de Oliveira Lacerda, the field referee who conducted the match well, was hampered by his colleague.

Flamengo acknowledges the recent efforts of the CBF to elevate the quality of Brazilian refereeing and believes that, with some adjustments, the results will become increasingly visible.”

WHAT HAPPENED IN THE INCIDENT?

When Flamengo was losing to Fluminense by 2-0, Bruno Henrique got ahead of Thiago Silva and received a kick on the leg. The red-black idol couldn't stay on his feet, and the defender was far from touching the ball. In other words, a clear penalty, ignored by the referee. Later, Mengo would reduce the score with Jorginho.

WHAT DID THE VAR AUDIO SAY?

Flamengo spared referee Davi Lacerda but did not hold back words to complain about the video referee, led by Wagner Reway. The VAR audios, released by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF), outraged the Red-Black.

— He is going to make the movement... Apparently, that's it, give me another (camera). He (Thiago Silva) is going to make the movement and withdraws, he doesn't kick the leg. He is going to make the movement and withdraws completely. It's perfect, as you narrated. He completely withdraws the leg and the player (Bruno Henrique) simulates. Not simulates, exaggerates — said Wagner Reway.

UNTIL WHEN?

Reway's serious error is just another against Flamengo in this edition of the Brasileirão. The Red-Black hopes not to have problems with the refereeing this Saturday (22), against Bragantino, for the 35th round of the Brasileirão, with full coverage from Coluna do Fla, after all.

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