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It was a goalless first half, but one packed with fouls (22) and scuffles at Beira-Rio in Internacional vs. Grêmio in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil quarter-finals.

And one specific incident drew the most attention in the clash overseen by referee Ramon Abatti Abel this Thursday (27).

Check out the details below. 

Did it deserve another card?

Carlos Vinicius was one of the main protagonists.

The Grêmio center-forward had already been locked in a heated battle with Mercado.

He had Grêmio’s best chance of the first half, but the Argentine defender reacted quickly to make the block.

He ended up being booked after arguing with Matheus Bahia for confronting Bernabei, who was complaining of pain.

Then came the challenge with Bruno Gomes.

Carlos Vinicius caught the Inter full-back with his right elbow and then ended up stepping on his opponent’s face accidentally. 

Another scuffle broke out on the pitch.

Ramon Abatti Abel gave the foul, but no card.

And VAR — which could only intervene to recommend a straight red — did not call him over to the monitor. 

Inter, meanwhile, only really threatened in the 55th minute.

But Carbonero was offside after setting up Vitinho nicely before Weverton made a great save.

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