VAR spots Cacá’s pull, overturns penalty call against Corinthians | OneFootball

In the early hours of Thursday, the CBF released the audio of the VAR review on the play that led to the controversial penalty awarded to Internacional against Corinthians on Wednesday at Beira-Rio. The match, valid for the 26th round of the Brazilian Championship, ended in a 1-1 draw.

The play occurred already at 50 minutes of the second half. Defender Cacá supposedly held midfielder Bruno Henrique after a throw-in into the area.

Initially, upon reviewing the play, Gilberto Rodrigues Castro Junior, responsible for the VAR, understood that the pull had no “impact.” “There is a pull on the back, very subtle. In my understanding, I don't see an impact,” said the referee.

However, after viewing the play from other angles, Gilberto changed his mind and suggested that referee Rodrigo Pereira de Lima check the play in the booth. “There is a pull that stretches the shirt and impacts the action of the player in red. Rodrigo, I suggest a review for a possible penalty. The player is pulled from behind, causing impact,” stated Gilberto.

“I understand that it impacts. I will award the penalty,” said Rodrigo after reviewing the play.

Disallowed Goal

The CBF also shared the review of the disallowed goal by Internacional in the first half. Romero scored, but the referee understood that Luis Otávio, who was in an offside position, obstructed the view of Hugo Souza.

“I understand that he impacts the goalkeeper. He is in the goalkeeper's line of sight. Rodrigo, I suggest a review, there is a player in an offside position interfering with the goalkeeper's view,” said Roberto. “I can see that this movement impacts the goalkeeper. I see a clear interference, making a movement that clearly interferes with the goalkeeper's view,” agreed Rodrigo.

Corinthians' Outrage

The penalty in favor of Inter outraged the entire Corinthians delegation. After the match, the club's football executive, Fabinho Soldado, the president Osmar Stabile, and the coach Dorival Júnior protested against the alleged error.

When asked if he will formalize a complaint to the CBF, Fabinho said: “We'll see.”

Standings Situation

With the result, Corinthians jumps one position to occupy the 13th place in the standings, with 30 points earned. So far, they have seven wins, nine draws, and ten losses in 25 rounds.

Corinthians' Next Match

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