Flamengo v Sport: CBF shares VAR audio on Evertton Araújo’s red card | OneFootball

Why did referee Fernando Antonio send off Evertton Araújo?

Evertton Araújo received a red card in the Flamengo match against Sport this Saturday (01), for the Brazilian Championship. The CBF, therefore, released the VAR audio this Sunday (02) and highlighted the justification for the sending off.

What was the conversation between the referee and the VAR?

VAR: “He has intensity. He could have avoided the contact, but keeps his leg raised. The leg only bends after the contact.”

Referee Fernando Antônio Mendes: “Studs up, above the knee, leg is raised.”

What was the context of Evertton Araújo’s sending off?

At 41 minutes into the second half, Evertton Araújo contested a ball in midfield with a Sport player. However, the athlete went in harder, with his studs up, committed the foul, and received a yellow card.

The VAR, however, reviewed the incident and pointed out that Evertton Araújo could be given a red card for the challenge. Referee Fernando Antonio, therefore, reviewed the play in the video booth and changed his decision, removing the yellow and sending off the Flamengo player.

Did Flamengo win the match against Sport?

Despite being a man down, Flamengo won the match against Sport 3-0 at Maracanã. Thus, the Rubro-Negro ended the night at the top of the Brazilian Championship standings and are ‘rooting against’ Palmeiras this Sunday (02).

How is the battle between Flamengo and Palmeiras for the top of the Brasileirão?

If Palmeiras do not beat Juventude this Sunday (02), at Alfredo Jaconi, Flamengo will remain at the top of the Brazilian Championship with 64 points. Currently, the São Paulo team has 62, but still has tonight’s match to play.

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