Palmeiras v Sporting Cristal: Conmebol releases VAR audio on penalty | OneFootball

Palmeiras beat Sporting Cristal 2-1 in a match played in the second round of the Libertadores group stage. Murilo and Flaco López scored Palmeiras’ goals in the match.

Penalty for Palmeiras

The second goal of the match was scored from a penalty awarded, with the help of VAR, for a foul on Arthur. Conmebol released the audio of the refereeing team’s conversation during the decisive play.

Abel speaks

Abel said that, collectively, the team played well and deserved to go into halftime in the lead — the opening 45 minutes ended level.

“We started the game well, we got into the box easily, and some players even got in each other’s way when it came time to finish,” he said, referring to the play in which Flaco López and Arias both went for the shot.

“We should have ended the first half with a different result. At halftime we corrected small details and scored a second goal, but it was offside. My team has absolute emotional control, is resilient, and mirrors its coach. Never give up, against everything and everyone.”

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