Danilo opens up on refereeing row after Flamengo v Estudiantes | OneFootball

What did Flamengo center back Danilo say about referee Piero Maza?

Flamengo were held to a 1-1 draw by Estudiantes (ARG) this Wednesday (29), in the third round of the Libertadores. The match, in fact, was marked by controversial refereeing decisions. Thus, in the mixed zone, Danilo vented about Piero Maza’s performance.

— A clear mistake. The referee was far below the level of the spectacle. That said, it shows the character of the team, the fight. The guy scissors-kicked Emerson’s (Royal) shin. The other center back, maliciously, went after Bruno Henrique. What are we talking about? It’s something clear, obvious. In Bruno Henrique’s play, I’m not even asking for a straight red, just a second yellow, clear and obvious -, he said, before finishing:

— Anyone would have given that card. Great game, incredible atmosphere, Libertadores, and we have to talk about the refereeing because the referee didn’t have the courage to apply the punishment. When something so clear happens, we are going beyond the limits of sport. This kind of play cannot go unpunished without the correct decision -, concluded Danilo.

Which plays led to Flamengo’s complaints?

The first play that sparked outrage from Flamengo happened in the first half, when Emerson Royal TOOK a ‘scissors’ challenge from Farías. On that occasion, Piero Maza showed only a yellow card to the Estudiantes player and was not called by VAR for a review.

In the second half, the second incident was against Bruno Henrique, who took a stomp from Palacios. The defender, in fact, already had a yellow card, but did not receive a second one. Once again, Piero Maza was not called for a review by VAR.

How did the match between Flamengo and Estudiantes go?

Despite playing against Estudiantes and the referee, Flamengo opened the scoring in the 33rd minute of the first half. On that occasion, Luiz Araújo received a pass from Bruno Henrique inside the six-yard box and found the net. However, in the 10th minute of the second half, Guido Carrilho leveled the score.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

With Danilo available, Flamengo begin preparing for the match against Vasco this Sunday (03). The Rio derby will take place at 4:00 PM (Brasília time) at the Maracanã, in the 14th round of the Brazilian Championship.

So, as tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the match between Flamengo and Vasco through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, Globo (free-to-air), GE TV (YouTube) and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the Rio derby.

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