Kaio Jorge apologises for red card in Cruzeiro-Atlético draw | OneFootball

Forward Kaio Jorge spoke out on social media after being sent off in Cruzeiro’s draw against Atlético at Arena MRV, in the 28th round of the Brazilian Championship. In his Instagram stories, he apologized to the fans:

“I want to apologize for tonight’s sending-off, blue nation. I know I didn’t act in the best way and ended up making decisions that don’t represent who I am, nor the professional I strive to be every day. With the referee’s decision, I got carried away with my gesture and I acknowledge that I could have reacted differently. Here are my sincere apologies.”

The sending-off happened right at the start of the second half, in a play that sparked controversy. Dudu was the last to touch the ball in a move that, at first, would have resulted in a goal kick for Cruzeiro. However, the referee judged that defender Jonathan Jesus had put the ball out for a corner. After the corner was taken, Ruan Tressoldi scored the goal that leveled the match.

Angered by the referee’s decision, Kaio Jorge made a hand gesture signaling “theft,” which led to his expulsion in the opening minutes of the second half.

The draw at Arena MRV meant that Cruzeiro, coached by Leonardo Jardim, reached 53 points in the Brazilian Championship table. The result did not change the team’s position, which remains in third place, behind Palmeiras, the leaders with 61 points, and Flamengo, second with 58.

Now, the Celeste team is preparing to host Fortaleza on Saturday (18), at 9 p.m. (Brasília time), at Mineirão, in Belo Horizonte, for the 29th round of the tournament.

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