CBF appoints referee for Fluminense v Juventude | OneFootball

CBF has appointed the refereeing crew for Fluminense’s match against Juventude in the Brazilian Championship, which takes place this Thursday (16) at 9:30 p.m. at the Maracanã. The clash, valid for the 28th round of the competition, will have Jefferson Ferreira de Moraes as the main referee.

The Tricolor has a favorable record with Jefferson in charge of officiating: three wins, one draw, and one loss in five matches. The last time the referee officiated a Game of Warriors match was on August 9, when Flu drew 3-3 with Bahia in the Brasileirão.

Fluminense is in 7th place in the tournament with 38 points. The team from Rio Grande do Sul currently sits second to last with 23 points. If they win the match, the Tricolor will reach 41 points, five points behind the qualification zone for next season’s Copa Libertadores.

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