CBF apologises to São Paulo for refereeing mistakes favouring Palmeiras | OneFootball

Refereeing errors in the match between São Paulo and Palmeiras led to a change in the Brasileirão leadership

The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) apologized to São Paulo for refereeing errors in the controversial derby against Palmeiras, in the 27th round of the Brasileirão. Beyond costing the São Paulo side three points, the mistakes also cost Flamengo the lead in the tournament.

The letter containing the apology was an initiative by CBF president Samir Xaud and Rodrigo Cintra, head of the National Refereeing Commission. The Tricolor leadership viewed the stance positively.

What were the mistakes in São Paulo vs. Palmeiras?

On Sunday (05), several refereeing errors dominated sports debates. Allan, of Palmeiras, slid in inside the box on Tapia, of São Paulo, but the referee did not award a penalty.

Converting the spot-kick would have made it 3–0 to São Paulo. However, the Morumbi side suffered a comeback at home and saw the three points slip away in a derby in the 27th round of the Brasileirão.

Before the penalty incident, Andreas Pereira, of Palmeiras, planted his studs into the shin of Marcos Antônio, of São Paulo, but was not sent off. VAR stated that the offender touched the ball first.

Is the CBF not going to apologize to Flamengo?

The errors also hurt Flamengo, who were leading the Brasileirão. However, the disputed win took Palmeiras to 55 points, tying them with the Rubro-Negro. Palmeiras, though, have one more victory.

What else will the CBF do?

São Paulo is still waiting to receive the VAR booth audio regarding the review of Palmeiras’ first goal. The CBF, however, does not intend to annul the match, much less award points to São Paulo or take them from Palmeiras.

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