CBF shares VAR audio from Flamengo v Palmeiras controversies, listen | OneFootball

The CBF released, on Sunday night, the VAR audios from the controversial moments of the 3-2 victory of Flamengo over Palmeiras, during the 29th round of the Brazilian Championship, at Maracanã.

The organization provided the analysis of the possible penalty by Jorginho on Gustavo Gómez, at the beginning of the classic. Wilton Pereira Sampaio did not call it on the field and was supported by the VAR team, led by Caio Max Augusto Vieira.

“For me, it's just a reference hand. There's no impact. You can proceed. Both arms are extended. There is no flexion. There's no impact for a push,” said the VAR.

Penalty for Flamengo

The penalty awarded to Flamengo, by Bruno Fuchs on Pedro, also had its audio released. The foul was called on the field and confirmed by VAR. Palmeiras' players complained about two fouls in the play, but the refereeing disagreed on both.

At the origin of the play, Palmeiras requested a foul on Vitor Roque. For the authorities, the incident was not part of the attacking phase. Later, the VAR only sees a collision between Pedro and Fuchs.

“Clearly there is a step that impacts the fall. The penalty is confirmed. The step is clear. At the beginning, from the moment he plays this ball backward, there is no more verticality. The team is entirely in their defensive field and positioned. The player in red (Pedro) is running, and the one in green (Fuchs) is seeking the red. He moves into the red's path,” declared the VAR.

“At the origin of the play, it is not part of the attacking phase, and then Pedro has a collision with Fuchs. The defender places himself in front of the attacker. They collide, and the defender lets his body fall. Penalty confirmed,” added Caio Max Augusto Vieira.

In none of the three incidents was Wilton Pereira Sampaio called to the VAR for a review.

Heated atmosphere

Refereeing was the main topic after the game. Coach Abel Ferreira listed the incidents where, in his view, the referee made mistakes. Flamengo, in turn, countered the Palmeiras coach with coach Filipe Luís and director José Boto.

Later, Palmeiras' director Anderson Barros issued an official note alleging a lack of ethics on the part of Flamengo.

Standings situation

With the result, Palmeiras remains in the lead, but now with the same 61 points as Flamengo, which is in second place due to having one less victory. Both clubs have one game less in the competition.

Next game for Flamengo

Next game for Palmeiras

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