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·20 August 2026

VAR review rules out Cruzeiro goal in Conmebol Libertadores tie at Flamengo

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Cruzeiro were left aggrieved after a potential goal was ruled out following a VAR check during their Conmebol Libertadores match against Flamengo at the Maracanã.

According to Globo.com, early in the second half a cross led to midfielder Jorginho clearing the ball on the goal-line, with Cruzeiro players insisting it had crossed.

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Referee Gustavo Tejera consulted VAR to determine whether the ball had fully crossed the line, then signalled a goal kick.

At the time of the incident Flamengo were 1-0 ahead. Shortly after, Lucas Romero equalised.

Minutes later, Samuel Lino restored the Rio club’s lead with their second.

Source: Globo.com

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