STJD rules on Flamengo player's red card in the Brasileirão | OneFootball

Evertton Araújo was shown a red card in Flamengo vs Corinthians match in the Brasileirão

The Superior Court of Sports Justice (STJD) judged the sending-off of Evertton Araújo of Flamengo this Thursday (09), in the match against Corinthians. After a unanimous vote, the player is free to play for the Rubro-Negro in the Brasileirão.

Evertton Araújo was charged under Article 254, item II of the CBJD. The rule concerns “reckless or imprudent action while challenging for the ball.” However, Flamengo argued that the defensive midfielder was only trying to challenge for the ball, with no intention of hurting the opponent.

For this reason, after a unanimous decision, the STJD decided not to punish Evertton Araújo. It is worth noting that the Flamengo midfielder could have been suspended for up to six matches if punished.

What was the sending-off incident involving Evertton Araújo like?

Evertton Araújo challenged for the ball with Breno Bidon seven minutes into the second half. The Flamengo player touched the ball first and then stepped on the Corinthians player’s foot. The referee then showed a straight red card to the Rubro-Negro midfielder.

VAR even tried to help referee Rodrigo José Pereira de Lima by calling him to review the incident. Even so, the official upheld the decision and sent off Evertton Araújo, leaving Flamengo with 10 men for almost the entire second half.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

With Evertton Araújo, Flamengo face Fluminense this Saturday (11) at the Maracanã, in the 11th round of the Brazilian Championship. The match is scheduled for 6:30 PM (Brasília time), with live coverage on Premiere pay-per-view.

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