CBF releases VAR review of Carrascal red card in Flamengo v Palmeiras | OneFootball

Carrascal was sent off 20 minutes into the first half after an incident involving center back Murilo

CBF released, this Sunday (24), the VAR review regarding Carrascal’s red card in the match between Flamengo and Palmeiras, for the 17th round of the Brasileirão. The play happened 20 minutes into the opening half, when the score was still 0-0, after the Colombian raised his foot too high and struck center back Murilo with his boot.

Referee Davi de Oliveira Lacerda showed a straight red card. In addition, the sending-off decision was upheld after a recommendation from VAR, led by Caio Max Augusto Vieira.

“He plays the ball and then catches the opponent in the chest and face with the sole of his boot, which is a sensitive area. He takes the risk. Stick with your on-field decision. Even though he touches the ball, he ends up hitting the opponent in the chest and face with his boot, putting his safety at risk. Stick with your on-field decision. The force with which he comes in also hits the opponent in the face,” Caio Max said on VAR.

DID IT CHANGE THE GAME?

The match VAR upheld the sending-off by pointing out that, although Carrascal got a touch on the ball, the final movement put Murilo’s physical safety at risk because of the area hit and the intensity of the impact. That strict disciplinary decision became a turning point in the match.

As the game went on, Palmeiras took advantage of the extra man on the field. Flaco López opened the scoring 17 minutes later, and Allan, followed by Paulinho, sealed Palmeiras’ 3-0 victory.

With the defeat, Flamengo remained in second place with 31 points. It is worth noting that the Rubro-Negro side has a game in hand. On the other hand, the São Paulo team pulled further clear at the top of the table, reaching 38 points.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO’S NEXT MATCH?

Sent off against Palmeiras, Carrascal will be available to Leonardo Jardim on Tuesday (26), when Flamengo faces Cusco (PER). The match, valid for the sixth round of the Libertadores group stage, takes place at the Maracanã at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time), with full coverage from Coluna do Fla.

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