Ref expert blasts Daronco over anti-Flamengo call: “Timid, shameful” | OneFootball

Flamengo drew 1-1 with São Paulo in the 20th round of the Brasileirão

Flamengo could have played against São Paulo with one extra player in the second half of Sunday’s match (26), in the 20th round of the Brasileirão. However, referee Anderson Daronco failed to send off Wendell out of a lack of courage, according to specialist Paulo Caravina of the Mato Grosso Football Federation.

— Wendell sat down on the pitch to waste time. We all know that this is unsportsmanlike conduct. And unsportsmanlike conduct is a yellow card. Daronco even reaches for his pocket, puts his hand in his pocket to pull out the booking, but was probably informed by someone on the officiating team that the defender already had a yellow card and would be sent off if he received another one — explained Caravina, who added:

— Instead of showing the second yellow card to the São Paulo full-back, he decides to take the player off there as if he were his bodyguard, escorting him. To me, it shows just how fearful Anderson Daronco is, that he does not have the courage to show the second yellow card, knowing the player already has one — said the specialist, who continued:

— And it becomes even more shameful when Daronco puts his hand in his pocket and does not have the courage to show the card because he remembers the offender is already on a yellow — he pointed out.

What is the context involving Flamengo and São Paulo?

The São Paulo full-back was booked in the 24th minute of the second half. Then, in stoppage time, Dorival Júnior decided to substitute him, but Wendell delayed the change by sitting on the pitch to waste time.

With stoppage time added on, Mengo would have played 12 minutes with an extra man if the yellow card had been shown. Therefore, the chances of the match ending in something other than a draw were high.

Who scored in the Flamengo vs. São Paulo match?

The Rubro-Negro opened the scoring through Léo Pereira, assisted by Jorginho. São Paulo’s goal was scored by Jonathan Calleri from a pass by Luís Osório. As a result, Mengo reached 38 points, six behind Palmeiras, who lost in the round.

What is the author’s opinion of Daronco?

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