Globo journalist blasts refereeing in Flamengo v Fluminense derby

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·20 de noviembre de 2025

Globo journalist blasts refereeing in Flamengo v Fluminense derby

Refereeing Drew Attention in Flamengo vs. Fluminense Match

Flamengo fans left Maracanã upset with the refereeing after a 2-1 defeat to Fluminense on Wednesday (19). This was because Bruno Henrique suffered a clear penalty in the second half, but it was not called by Davi de Oliveira. Globo Group journalist André Rizek was outraged by the incident.

Não é possível. Deve ter uma imagem diferente. Na que assisti, do Premiere, aqui na minha TV, é o pênalti mais pênalti de todos os tempos da última semana.
– jueves, 20 de noviembre de 2025

“They didn't give that penalty on Bruno Henrique??? It's not possible. There must be a different image. In the one I watched, here on my TV, it's the most obvious penalty of all time in the last week”, said André Rizek, in a social media post.

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What Happened in the Incident Involving Bruno Henrique?

At 10 minutes into the second half, Samuel Lino received a pass on the left side and 'rushed' into Fluminense's area. Thus, the forward attempted a pass to Bruno Henrique. However, when number 27 arrived to contest the ball, he received a kick from Thiago Silva on the calf.

Despite the clear kick from Thiago Silva, Davi de Oliveira Lacerda did not award a penalty to Flamengo. Moreover, the VAR also did not call the referee to review the incident in the booth, as they agreed with the decision made on the field.

Did CBF Release the VAR Audio?

Amid Flamengo's complaints, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) released the VAR audio during the analysis of the incident. On the occasion, video referee Wagner Reway stated that Thiago Silva did not hit Bruno Henrique.

Referee: “He pulls his foot back. It's a corner, it's a corner. He pulls his foot back”. VAR: “I'm checking, okay? I'm checking”. Referee: “The red foot arrives first, but Thiago Silva [inaudible] and pulls back the force”. VAR: “He goes to make the movement and doesn't kick. He doesn't kick the leg”. AVAR: “See if there's impact, Wagner”. VAR: “He goes to make the movement and completely withdraws. It's perfect, as you narrated. He completely withdraws the leg and the player simulates. Simulates, no. Exaggerates”. Referee: “Okay, thank you”.

What is Flamengo's Next Match?

Flamengo now begins preparation for the next commitment in the Brasileirão. Thus, this Saturday (22), Filipe Luís's team faces Red Bull Bragantino at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) at Maracanã, for the 35th round of the championship.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details about the match through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the Flamengo vs. Bragantino game.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.