Round one with new rules sees red card, Neymar off 1 min, anti-crowding | OneFootball

Little by little, Brazilian fans are getting used to the countdown for goal kicks and throw-ins, the requirement for a player who received treatment to leave the field, and the ban on covering the mouth during discussions.

In the first Brasileirão weekend with the new rules, some of them had to be enforced.

Neymar off the field after Brazão received treatment

In Santos’ win over Vasco, the match was still 0-0 when Santos goalkeeper Gabriel Brazão asked for medical treatment after colliding with Andrés Gómez.

Under the new rule, since the goalkeeper cannot leave the field, either a player is chosen by the coach to stay out of the game for one minute, or the one who will be absent will be the captain.

And that’s what happened to Neymar.

Arthur Cabral sent off under the Vini Jr. Law

Botafogo forward Arthur Cabral was the first player sent off under the Vini Jr. Law.

After the defeat to Vitória, the player argued with coach Jair Ventura in front of the referee and used his hand to cover his mouth.

This behavior is no longer accepted in a “confrontation” situation. And Arthur Cabral was shown a red card.

“Anti-crowding” rule in Fluminense vs Palmeiras

Referee Anderson Daronco debuted the “anti-crowding” gesture during Fluminense’s win over Palmeiras.

With the score at 1-1, players from both teams rushed toward Daronco. The Fluminense players were appealing for a penalty against Giay, while the Palmeiras players said it was nothing.

Daronco quickly crossed his arms above his head. The gesture indicates that only the captains can speak to him in this situation. Anyone who fails to comply gets a yellow card.

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