STJD turns ban into warning, Kaio Jorge can face Atlético-MG | OneFootball

Cruzeiro forward Kaio Jorge was tried this Monday (31) by the 5th Disciplinary Committee of the Superior Court of Sports Justice (STJD) and received the minimum punishment for the incident involving Atlético-MG’s Ruan Tressoldi in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil quarterfinals.

By majority vote, the No. 19 was sentenced to a one-match suspension, but the penalty was converted into a warning. As a result, Kaio Jorge is cleared to face Atlético-MG this Tuesday (1st), at 9 p.m., at Arena MRV, in the second leg of the quarterfinals.

The hearing took place on the eve of the decisive derby and reviewed the play that happened in the very first minute of the 1-1 draw at Mineirão. On that occasion, Kaio Jorge struck Ruan Tressoldi while contesting an aerial ball. The Atlético defender fell headfirst onto the pitch, showed symptoms of mental confusion, and had to leave the match after going through the concussion protocol. Tests carried out afterward showed no injury.

How the hearing went

During the session, Cruzeiro’s defense presented footage of similar plays to the one involving Kaio Jorge and Ruan Tressoldi and argued that the incident occurred during a challenge for the ball. Lawyer Michel Assef Filho also pointed out that the referee called only a foul, with no card shown, and that VAR did not recommend a review.

On Atlético-MG’s side, doctor Haroldo Christo Aleixo described the treatment given to Ruan after the fall and emphasized the risks of serious injuries. Next, prosecutor Caio Porto Ferreira argued for a harsher punishment for the forward.

Atlético’s lawyer Rafael Lewandowski Libertuci took an even tougher tone and described Kaio Jorge’s action as deliberate. During his argument, he went so far as to call the play an “attempted homicide,” claiming that Ruan could have died as a result of the fall. The club’s representative also cited other incidents involving the forward in derbies.

In the vote, rapporteur Ramon Rocha Santos found that Kaio Jorge had committed a reckless action and voted for a one-match suspension, with the penalty converted into a warning.

Renata Baldez Mendonça agreed with the rapporteur. Raoni Vita also considered that the play warranted punishment, assessing that it could have resulted in a yellow card or even a red, but followed the vote for the minimum penalty.

Auditor Gustavo Lisboa was the only one to argue for a heavier punishment. He voted for a three-match suspension, given the seriousness of the foul.

Finally, the president of the 5th Disciplinary Committee, Paulo Ronaldo Carvalho, agreed with the rapporteur. With the result, the one-match suspension converted into a warning prevailed.

Kaio Jorge is cleared for the decider

With the penalty converted, Kaio Jorge will not have to serve a suspension and will be able to play for Cruzeiro in the decisive clash against Atlético-MG.

The derby will be played this Tuesday (1st), at 9 p.m., at Arena MRV. Since the first match ended in a 1-1 draw, the winner will advance to the Copa do Brasil semifinals. If there is another draw, the spot will be decided on penalties.

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