Referees protest Ramon Abatti Abel's ban after Palmeiras v São Paulo | OneFootball

At Least Two Major Errors Occurred in Palmeiras' Comeback Against São Paulo by 3-2

Referee Ramon Abatti Abel and VAR Ilbert Estevam are suspended for 40 days, which outrages the other referees in Brazilian football. The punishment is due to the controversies that occurred in Palmeiras' comeback against São Paulo by 3-2, at Morumbi, during the 27th round of the Brasileirão.

According to ESPN, the referees' outrage is because “the rope always breaks on the weaker side.” Thus, they claim to feel “unprotected” in Brazilian football, as punished players manage to make deals to keep playing, while referees are removed from matches.

What Did Ramon Abatti Abel Do?

São Paulo was leading Palmeiras 2-0, a score that could have been extended. However, Allan tackled Tapia in the Palmeiras area, but Abel, on the field, did not call a foul. Estevam, in the VAR, stated that the infraction was unintentional.

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Still at 2-0, Andres Pereira planted his cleats on Marcos Antonio's shin. The referee, however, only gave a yellow card. Thus, Palmeiras continued with 11 players on the field and turned the game against São Paulo.

How Did the Controversy Affect Flamengo?

The refereeing errors gave Palmeiras the lead in the Brasileirão. This is because, in the same round, Flamengo lost to Bahia by 1-0 in a match with two red cards for Flamengo players.

What is Flamengo's Next Match?

Without Ramon Abatti Abel officiating, Flamengo returns to the field this Saturday (22) to face Red Bull Bragantino, starting at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), at Maracanã. Thus, Coluna do Fla TV shows the details of the match on YouTube, as well as on the website and social media.

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