CBF releases VAR audio from controversial Botafogo v Flamengo incident | OneFootball

In the early hours of Thursday, the CBF released the audio of the VAR regarding the possible penalty incident in the classic match between Botafogo and Flamengo, valid for the 28th round of the Brasileirão, at Nilton Santos. The game ended with a 3-0 victory for the red-black team.

The incident occurred at 34 minutes into the first half when Luiz Araújo was stepped on by Allan after a cross from Emerson Royal. Referee Alex Gomes Stefano did not call anything, and the VAR did not summon the referee for a review.

The VAR Analysis

At the moment of the incident, Alex Gomes Stefano indicated that he did not interpret the stepping as a penalty: “Nothing, it's a touch to play. Game contact.”

Rodolpho Toski Marques, responsible for the video referee, indicated that the game should be stopped for checking. “Checking possible penalty. It was inside the area and there was contact. What is the game narrative?”

Talking to the VAR, Alex Gomes Stefano repeated his opinion: “Normal game contact. There was a lateral dispute and contact, nothing foul-worthy for me.”

After the conversation with the referee, Rodolpho Toski Marques followed Alex's opinion. “All checked, you can continue. There is light contact, which does not impact the sequence of play. It is insignificant contact.”

After the controversial incident, Flamengo dominated the match and won 3-0.

Flamengo Wins and Closes in on the Leader

After the incident, Flamengo dominated the match and won 3-0. With the result, they reached 58 points, remaining in second place, three behind Palmeiras (61), who thrashed Red Bull Bragantino. The two face each other in the next round.

Botafogo, on the other hand, remains with 43 points, occupying fifth place.

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