Referee claims threats from Santos officials in Botafogo draw | OneFootball

The referee Rodrigo José Pereira de Lima (PE) recorded in the match report of the 2-2 draw between Santos and Botafogo last Sunday, during the 30th round of the Brazilian Championship, insults from members of the Peixe's board. President Marcelo Teixeira, football director Alexandre Mattos, and football manager Gustavo Ferreira were mentioned.

“I report that, after the end of the first half and before the refereeing team left the field for the halftime break, Mr. Alexandre Matos, director of football at Santos F.C., invaded the field and addressed the refereeing team in a rude and offensive manner, shouting and pointing his finger, uttering the following words: ‘you have to call the foul, it's a shame, scoundrel’. I also report that the aforementioned gentleman pulled this referee's shirt in a threatening manner while uttering the words mentioned above, being subsequently restrained by the police present,” wrote the referee.

“Then, when the refereeing team was heading to the locker room, in the mixed zone, Mr. Marcelo Teixeira, president of Santos, and Gustavo Ferreira, the club's football manager, approached the refereeing team in a threatening and offensive manner. Mr. Gustavo Ferreira uttered the following words: ‘you thief, go f*** yourself, you won't referee at Santos anymore’, while Mr. Marcelo Teixeira said: ‘scoundrel, you harmed us’. I emphasize that the described conduct was repetitive, abusive, and with a clear intent to intimidate, while the refereeing team passed through the mixed zone,” he added.

“Finally, upon returning to the field, still in the mixed zone, Mr. Alexandre Matos again addressed the refereeing team and stated: ‘one thing is certain: you will never referee a Santos game again’,” he concluded.

Santos left Rio de Janeiro upset with the refereeing due to Botafogo's second goal. Marcelo Teixeira and Alexandre Mattos spoke out and expressed their indignation.

Botafogo's Goal

The second goal by Fogão began with a ball steal still in the defensive field. Lautaro Díaz escaped the foul at first (the referee gave advantage at this moment), but was soon after brought down. Rodrigo José Pereira de Lima let the play continue. Botafogo exchanged passes until Joaquín Correa shot into the corner and scored a great goal.

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Standings Situation

With the draw against Botafogo, Santos remains in 16th place, now with 32 points, one more than Vitória, who lost to Corinthians and opens the relegation zone.

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