André and Matheuzinho sent off, Corinthians down to nine | OneFootball

Midfielder André and right-back Matheuzinho, of Corinthians, were sent off in the derby against Palmeiras, played at Neo Química Arena in São Paulo (SP), in the 11th round of the Brasileirão. The midfielder was sent off in the first half for making an obscene gesture, while the full-back received a red card for unsporting conduct.

André’s obscene gesture came in the 32nd minute of the first half. After a challenge with Andreas Pereira, the Timão midfielder got up and put his hand to his private parts toward the Palmeiras midfielder. The action sparked a scuffle and, shortly after, referee Flávio Rodrigues de Souza was called to review the play and sent off the Corinthians player.

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Matheuzinho’s sending-off came in the 22nd minute of the second half. The right-back challenged Flaco and, as he fell, left his arm in the face of the Palmeiras forward. Once again, a general melee broke out between players from both teams and, after a VAR review, Flávio Rodrigues de Souza sent off Matheuzinho, citing “unsporting conduct.”

As a result, both players will miss the match against Vitória. Corinthians face the Bahia-based team next Saturday at 8 p.m. (Brasília time) at Barradão.

Disciplinary problem

This is the second time Corinthians have had a player sent off for obscene gestures in a short period of time. In the ninth round, during Fluminense’s 3-1 win, midfielder Allan was sent off for the same gesture.

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