CBF releases VAR audio from key moments in Cruzeiro v Botafogo clash | OneFootball

On Thursday night, the CBF released the VAR audios related to the incidents during the match between Cruzeiro and Botafogo at Mineirão. The game, valid for the 37th round of the Brazilian Championship, ended in a 2-2 draw.

Analyses of two incidents from the match were released. The first occurred around the 47th minute of the second half, when Kaiki brought down Marçal in the penalty area. Then, at the 55th minute of the second half, David Ricardo left his foot high on Matheus Henrique.

The first incident happened when Cruzeiro was leading 2-1. After Marçal controlled the ball, the Botafogo defender was brought down by Kaiki. As soon as the play happened, referee Anderson Daronco indicated that it was “nothing,” explaining his decision to the players.

“Nothing! Nothing! First he got the ball cleanly and then there was a collision. It’s a goal kick, play on,” said Anderson Daronco.

However, Diego Pombo Lopez, responsible for the video referee, recommended a review of the incident.

“The attacker plays the ball and the defender hits the opponent with his knee, okay?” said the video referee.

After more than a minute of analysis, Daronco changed his mind. “I’m going back with the decision of a penalty kick, no card.”

From the spot, Alex Telles equalized the match and secured a point for Botafogo.

David Ricardo’s Sending Off

The other incident was at the 55th minute. Pressured by Matheus Henrique, Kaiki cleared the ball with a high kick and left his foot up, hitting the Cruzeiro player’s head.

Daronco noticed bleeding on Matheus Henrique’s head and was advised by Diego Pombo Lopez to review the video.

“After the player plays the ball, he deliberately leaves his foot on his opponent’s head,” said the VAR official.

“Okay. On the field, I thought it was a foul by the blue team’s player, but it’s not. The foul is by the player in white and I’m awarding a direct free kick in favor of the blue attack and a red card for number 57 of the white team,” announced the referee.

David Ricardo left the field complaining, questioning how he “could have pulled his leg back” after making the clearance.

Teams’ Situation in the Final Round

With 70 points, Cruzeiro secured third place, since Palmeiras has 73 points and three more wins. On the other side, fighting for a spot in the G5, Botafogo remained in seventh, with 60 points, and will have to hope for Fluminense and Bahia to lose in order to try to reach the Libertadores group stage.

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