CBF shares VAR audio from RB Bragantino v Corinthians clashes | OneFootball

CBF released, in the early hours of Thursday, the VAR audios related to the controversial incidents in the match between Red Bull Bragantino and Corinthians, at the Cícero de Souza Marques Stadium. The game, valid for the 32nd round of the Brazilian Championship, ended with a comeback victory for Massa Bruta, by 2 to 1.

Analyses of four incidents that occurred during the match were released. The first happened at 43 minutes of the first half, when Angileri brought down Alix Vinicius inside the box and referee Edina Alves awarded a penalty. Then, at the 14th minute of the second half, Martínez and Gustavo Marques pushed each other in the penalty area before a corner kick and, due to a second yellow card, the Corinthians player was sent off.

The other two incidents happened in the final stretch of the match. At 52 minutes of the second half, midfielder Charles was sent off after slapping Jhon Jhon. Four minutes later, Gustavo Henrique got “tangled up” with Eduardo Sasha, while João Pedro fell after contact with Gustavo Marques. The referee did not award a penalty in either incident.

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Bragantino’s Penalty

With the score still 0-0 late in the first half, Alix Vinicius was brought down by Angileri in the box. Referee Edina Alves Batista let play continue, but was soon called by Rodrigo Guarizo Ferreira do Amaral, responsible for VAR in the match, to review the incident.

When Edina Alves went to the VAR, she agreed with the VAR’s analysis.

There were no complaints from the players and, on the penalty kick, Eduardo Sasha opened the scoring.

Controversial Sending Off

However, at 14 minutes of the second half, the first truly controversial incident occurred. Before a corner kick, José Martínez and Gustavo Marques exchanged pushes while play was stopped and Edina cautioned both players with yellow cards. However, the Venezuelan had already been booked and, therefore, received a red card.

As it was a second yellow card, VAR could not intervene in the incident and only confirmed the cards. In Edina’s audio, you can hear her talking to Martínez, repeating that she had “warned him.”

Controversial Final Stretch

Even with one man down, Corinthians managed to equalize at 21 minutes of the second half. At 47, Isidro Pitta put Massa Bruta ahead and the final minutes of stoppage time held the biggest controversies of the match.

The first happened at 52 minutes, when Charles was sent off. After a foul in favor of Corinthians, the midfielder tried to get the ball quickly and knocked over Vanderlan. Then, when confronted by Jhon Jhon, he slapped the Cria da Academia player on the shoulder.

Although the referee did not go to VAR, she spoke with the video officials and justified her decision.

After Edina’s verdict, Rodrigo confirmed the referee’s decision: “Checked and confirmed. Number 35 delivers a slap to his opponent’s face.”

Four minutes later, in the last play of the match, Gustavo Henrique got “tangled up” with Eduardo Sasha, while João Pedro fell after contact with Gustavo Marques. Edina let play continue, but VAR reviewed the incident.

Teams’ Situation

With the result, Corinthians remained in tenth place in the standings, with 42 points. The gap to the G6, which was six points, increased to nine. Bragantino, meanwhile, opens up a lead over the relegation zone. Massa Bruta jumped to 14th place, with 39 points, six above the Z4.

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