Ferj shares VAR audio on Fábio’s penalty save: no clear chance denied

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·02 de março de 2026

Ferj shares VAR audio on Fábio’s penalty save: no clear chance denied

Fluminense drew with Vasco last Sunday 1-1 and secured a spot in the final of the 2026 Campeonato Carioca. The match was notable for having three penalties awarded, two for the tricolor and one for the cruz-maltino. On the occasion, the moment when Fábio saved Brenner's penalty kick generated controversy after Samuel Xavier entered the area and cleared the ball on the rebound. FERJ released the audio of the VAR conversation regarding the non-call of the tricolor defender's encroachment.

According to the rule, encroachment should only be penalized when the invading player contests the ball or prevents an opponent from finishing. The referees' understanding in the booth was that there was no Vasco player near the tricolor captain.

Vídeos OneFootball

It does not prevent a clear goal-scoring opportunity or a promising attack because there is no Vasco player involved in the play. Only Fluminense players are present. Wagner, the goalkeeper, does not move forward. On the rebound, the player who touches the ball has his foot in the air, but there is no promising attack or goal opportunity — stated Rodrigo Carvalhaes in communication with the referee.

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