Gómez weighs in on Flamengo v Palmeiras controversy, urges directors to act | OneFootball

The 3-2 defeat of Palmeiras to Flamengo, this Sunday, in the 29th round of the Brazilian Championship, was marked by refereeing controversies. Involved in a crucial play, Gustavo Gómez criticized Wilton Pereira Sampaio's conduct during the clash at Maracanã.

“He made a mistake, but it’s human to make mistakes. But what should change is character, to be a little more human. He is one of the most arrogant in world football. We try to respect the referees, talk in good faith, but it stays on the field. It’s over now. I’m sad because it was two big teams fighting for the title. We are still leaders of the Brasileirão and we have an important Libertadores match,” he said.

Palmeiras believes the referee did not award a penalty on Gustavo Gómez right at the start of the classic. The defender commented on the incident and revealed that the fourth official thought it was a penalty.

“I had won the position and was going to head the ball. I felt the contact and fell. I didn’t throw myself. I couldn’t finish because I was pushed. The fourth official told me he thought it was a penalty and that it should go to VAR. But the main referee is the one in charge,” he analyzed.

Gómez also made a request to the club directors.

“My complaint is that the directors need to go to the CBF to complain about the referees’ character. It needs to improve. Sampaio is one of the most arrogant in world football,” he analyzed.

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Match analysis

“We faced a great team. When Palmeiras wins, everyone wins. When we lose, everyone loses. No one points fingers. We are a team. Football has to be like that. We have to train, correct the mistakes. Now it’s time to rest and think about the next game.”

Offensive posture

“Abel always tells us to go for the win, whether at home or away. They are also fighting for the Brasileirão and are in the Libertadores. They are two great teams. We tried to get the win, but we couldn’t. Flamengo’s team also has a strong investment.”

Situation in the standings

With the defeat, Palmeiras remains in first place, but now with the same 61 points as Flamengo, who are in second due to one less victory. Both clubs have one game in hand in the competition.

Palmeiras’ next match

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