CBF releases VAR audio of Vasco goal ruled out in Copa do Brasil | OneFootball

The CBF officially released this Wednesday the VAR review regarding the disallowed Vasco goal in the 2-0 win over Paysandu. The match, played at Mangueirão stadium, was the first leg of the fifth round of the Copa do Brasil. The final score could have been even bigger, since forward Nuno Moreira scored the third goal in stoppage time, but the play was ultimately ruled out.

The move caused major controversy on the pitch and in the stands. Forward Brenner was involved in an intense physical battle with the opposing center-back as he tried to help the attack, eventually entering the box and passing to his teammate to finish into the back of the net. However, the on-field referee, Santa Catarina native Ramon Abatti Abel, was called to the monitor to review the play.

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The play begins with a battle for the ball between Brenner and Bispo – Photo: Reproduction

VAR audio explains the foul call against Vasco

The VAR official, Daiane Muniz, identified a clear infringement at the start of the move and recommended that the goal be disallowed. She argued that the player had a direct impact on the play by pulling the opponent’s shirt and issued the following alert:

After watching the replay on the sideline screen, the referee agreed with the video review and called the foul, disallowing the goal that had been scored. The technical decision caused enormous dissatisfaction on the Vasco bench, which had hoped to build an even bigger cushion for the second leg.

Renato Gaúcho criticizes decision and commentator agrees

Coach Renato Gaúcho did not hold back in criticizing the intervention during his post-match press conference. The Vasco manager complained about the excessive nitpicking in the review, stressing that the sport naturally involves physical contact. He said:

Commentator PC de Oliveira, from Globo, also disagreed with the foul that was called.

With the advantage built away from home, Vasco can lose the return leg by up to one goal and still advance comfortably. The decisive clash will take place on May 13 at São Januário.

Before that, the squad shifts its focus and returns to action this Sunday against Corinthians in the 13th round of the Brazilian Championship. Due to a harsh punishment from the STJD, the opponent lost home-field advantage and the match will take place at a venue still to be defined by the confederation.

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