Corinthians v Palmeiras, ref decisions announced at Neo Química Arena | OneFootball

The derby between Corinthians and Palmeiras, valid for the 11th round of the Brazilian Championship, will feature a new development in officiating. The match, which will be played at Neo Química Arena, will use Public Announcement technology, a system that allows the referee to communicate decisions directly to the fans in the stadium as well as to viewers watching the broadcast.

The implementation is part of a project by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF), which has begun tests to make decisions taken on the field clearer, especially in plays involving the video assistant referee (VAR).

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In addition to the São Paulo derby, only one other match this round will also feature the new system: the derby between Fluminense and Flamengo at the Maracanã. The idea of the organization is to gradually expand the use of the technology until all matches in the round include the feature.

“We are in a testing period for operations and implementations, and this will be gradual until we reach all ten matches in the round. The main benefit is public clarification. This is the moment when the referee can communicate with everyone involved in the match in a clear way, informing what happened and the final decision according to the incident,” said Rodrigo Cintra, president of the CBF Refereeing Committee.

Another change planned for the round involves the disclosure of VAR decisions. Following models already used in international competitions, the final result of reviews will be shown to the public, both in the stadium and on broadcasts, increasing the transparency of the process.

The Refereeing Director of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF), Netto Góes, highlighted the importance of the measure as part of the modernization of Brazilian football.

“The CBF is once again aligning itself with international guidelines and protocols, seeking more fluidity and transparency in all aspects involving officiating. This is an important step toward bringing the public closer to decisions and strengthening confidence in the process,” Netto Góes stated.

The new feature arrives precisely in a match with major national attention. Corinthians and Palmeiras face each other this Sunday (12) at Neo Química Arena in a derby valid for the 11th round of the Brazilian Championship.

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