CBF releases audio of unawarded penalty in Palmeiras v São Paulo clash | OneFootball

Palmeiras defeated São Paulo 3-2 last Sunday (5th) at Morumbi. The goals for Verdão were scored by Vitor Roque, Flaco López, and Ramón Sosa. With the victory in the Choque-Rei, the Greatest Champion of Brazil took the lead in the Brazilian Championship.

VAR Audio

The CBF released the VAR audio of the unawarded penalty on Gonzalo Tapia of São Paulo, after Alan from Palmeiras slipped. The incident sparked much discussion after the match.

Speak, Abel!

In the press conference after Palmeiras' victory, Abel Ferreira commented on the incident and the overall stance of refereeing in Brazilian football.

- Look, talking about refereeing is complex, but I'll give my opinion. Before discussing this incident, we can also comment on the Bobadilla incident, who should have been sent off. The narrative I want to build is this: I'm winning 2-0, then concede two goals and look for ways to... First, refereeing: I've written about this, and I believe in the unity of refereeing and the independence of referees. Second, higher salaries for referees, that's my opinion. Third, professionalization and training. That's my view on refereeing.

- Regarding the incident itself, I haven't seen it in detail yet. At any moment when Allan slips and the ball was in dispute, it would be a penalty. But, as far as I remember, the ball was far away and not being contested. It was accidental; he didn't do it on purpose. If the São Paulo player could have contested the ball, it would be a penalty. What I want to say is that Bobadilla should have been sent off. Did you see what Crespo did two minutes later? In the first half, in Veiga's first play, there was already a yellow card, but Bobadilla grabs Allan. That's my view on the penalty and Bobadilla. If the ball had been contested by the São Paulo player, I think it would be a penalty. I haven't seen the replay yet. – he said.

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