Ref watch: Fluminense learn referee for decisive derby v Vasco | OneFootball

CBF has appointed the officiating team for Fluminense vs. Vasco, the derby to be played this Saturday (5) at 9 p.m. at the Maracanã, in the 26th round of the Brazilian Championship. Davi de Oliveira Lacerda, from Espírito Santo, will be the main referee, while Rodrigo D’Alonso Ferreira, from Santa Catarina, will be in charge of VAR.

The appointment comes just a few days after Fluminense drew 3-3 with Athletico-PR amid complaints related to the officiating. On that occasion, Tricolor conceded the equalizer in the final minutes after Felipe Fernandes de Lima awarded a penalty that sparked controversy.

Officiating for Fluminense vs. Vasco

Fluminense goes into the derby sitting fourth in the Brazilian Championship and is looking for a win to stay firmly in the race for a direct spot in the 2027 Copa Libertadores.

On the other side, Vasco comes in under pressure because of its position in the table. Cruzmaltino is in the relegation zone and needs to pick up points in an attempt to start a comeback in the decisive stretch of the competition.

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