CBF releases VAR audio from Mirassol v Corinthians, omits other rows | OneFootball

The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) released, on the morning of this Monday (4), the refereeing analysis material involving the video assistant referee (VAR) in the match between Mirassol and Corinthians, valid for the 14th round of the Brazilian Championship. The content, however, covers only one of the incidents from the game played last Sunday (3) at Estádio José Maria de Campos Maia.

The only play released by the entity was the review of the red card shown to Mirassol forward Edson Carioca, which was later changed to yellow after VAR intervention.

Photo: Douglas Moreti/Agência Corinthians

Red card review

Initially, referee Matheus Delgado Candançan sent the player off after interpreting the challenge on Matheus Pereira as a play involving excessive force. During the review, the VAR, led by Marcio Henrique de Gois, reexamined the play and indicated a new interpretation of the contact.

After checking the monitor, the on-field referee concluded that the impact occurred from the side, with the knee, and not with the sole of the boot, as had initially been interpreted. As a result, the action was classified as reckless rather than serious foul play, leading to the red card being replaced by a yellow, as provided for in Law 12 of football.

The guidance considers that careless challenges do not require disciplinary sanction, while reckless actions must be punished with a caution. The use of excessive force, meanwhile, results in a straight red card.

Other incidents not released

Despite the reaction surrounding the match, the CBF did not make public other moments contested by Corinthians during the game. Among them are the penalty awarded to Mirassol in the first half, as well as the build-up to the home side’s second goal, in a play that sparked complaints over a possible foul on Rodrigo Garro.

According to the entity’s protocol, only plays that go through formal VAR review, with an on-field monitor review, have their audio publicly released. The other incidents remain restricted and are later presented to the clubs in internal meetings of the Refereeing Commission.

Refereeing context and sequence of decisions

The match VAR was led by Marcio Henrique de Gois, who, according to reports, has already been involved in other interpretative decisions in Corinthians matches this season. On different occasions, plays reviewed or analyzed by video refereeing ended unfavorably for the black-and-white club.

Reaction at Corinthians

After the match, Corinthians executives and members of the coaching staff criticized the refereeing performance. Football executive Marcelo Paz said the club intends to take its questions to the CBF, while coach Fernando Diniz also pointed to errors in decisive moments of the match.

During the 90 minutes, the referee handed out seven yellow cards, five to Mirassol and two to Corinthians. Gabriel Paulista and Allan were booked, with the midfielder set to serve an automatic suspension in the next Brasileirão match.

Upcoming matches

With the 2–1 defeat, Corinthians remained on 15 points and dropped into the competition’s relegation zone. The team sits 17th in the table. Now, the squad turns its attention to the Copa Libertadores. The next match will be on Wednesday (7), at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time), against Independiente Santa Fe at Estadio El Campín, in the fourth round of the group stage.

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