Ex-Flamengo player says Plata’s red card against São Paulo was harsh | OneFootball

Plata received a direct red card for stepping on Arboleda's foot, from São Paulo, at Vila Belmiro

The expulsion of Plata on Wednesday (05) is still generating debate in sports programs. On 'Jovem Pan Sports', for example, former midfielder Vampeta believes that the Flamengo player should not have received a direct red card against São Paulo at Vila Belmiro.

— I wouldn't have sent him off. The rules have changed, they are not the same as when I played. He goes to contest the ball, not with malice. Plata tried to challenge, to find the ball, but his foot stayed -, described Vampeta, adding that:

— For example, Gustavo Gómez should have been sent off for unnecessary force (against Cruzeiro). It's very different from this incident with Plata -, stated the former Flamengo player.

What did Plata do in the Flamengo vs São Paulo match?

Flamengo scored 2-1, and subsequently, Gonzalo Plata received a pass and controlled it poorly. Then, the ball went to Arboleda, who played it first-time but was stepped on by the Ecuadorian red-black player.

What happened between Flamengo and São Paulo?

São Paulo took the lead with Luciano. Arrascaeta, however, equalized for Flamengo. In the second half, Samuel Lino turned it around for the Red-Black. However, after the expulsion of Plata, Ferreirinha took advantage of the numerical advantage and equalized again.

How is Flamengo doing in the Brasileirão?

The draw between Flamengo and São Paulo at Vila Belmiro gave the Red-Black only one point. Thus, the Most Beloved remained with 65, while Palmeiras rose to 68, with one more victory, after triumphing over Santos.

What is Flamengo's next match?

Without Plata, Flamengo will face Santos this Sunday (09). The match will take place from 18:30 (Brasília time), at Maracanã, for the 33rd round of the Brazilian Championship.

The Coluna do Fla will provide full coverage of the match through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, the broadcast of Flamengo vs Santos is by SporTV (closed channel) and Premiere (pay-per-view).

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