Refereeing expert spots ‘bizarre’ error in Flamengo v Estudiantes | OneFootball

Flamengo and Estudiantes (ARG) drew 1-1 in a match marked by Argentine violence

The 1-1 draw between Flamengo and Estudiantes (ARG) featured some questionable refereeing moments. One of the calls, however, was absurd according to specialist Paulo Caravina, from the Mato Grosso Football Federation. Palacios should have been sent off for his foul on Bruno Henrique.

— That criminal challenge by Palacios on Bruno Henrique didn’t even get a yellow card for the Estudiantes defender. He was already on a yellow and, obviously, Piero Maza knew that. The referee called the foul, but didn’t have the courage to enforce the rules — highlighted Caravina, who added:

— It’s ridiculous to see the referee watching a player jump with both feet to challenge for the ball, and the referee not having the courage to even show a yellow card. If Palacios’ jump had not hit Bruno Henrique, it would only have been a yellow. But since it did hit him, it should have been a red. VAR, with all the angles, not intervening is bizarre — said the refereeing specialist.

How did the play happen?

The match, from the third round of Group A of the Libertadores, was already tied when Palacios decided to jump and land with his studs on the foot of Bruno Henrique. Then came Piero Maza’s lack of courage in not showing a yellow card, which enraged the Flamengo players.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

As a result, Bruno Henrique’s presence is not confirmed for the derby between Flamengo and Vasco this Sunday (03). The match kicks off at 4:00 p.m. (Brasília time) at the Maracanã, for the 14th round of the Brasileirão.

So, as tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the match between Flamengo and Vasco through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, Globo (free-to-air), GE TV (YouTube) and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the derby.

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