CBF releases audio of penalty against Flamengo against Palmeiras

Flamengo beat Palmeiras 2-0 this Sunday (25), at Allianz Parque , in the 10th round of the Brazilian Championship. Despite the positive result, the refereeing performance generated strong dissatisfaction in the red-black squad , especially after the marking of a controversial penalty in favor of the São Paulo team.

CBF RELEASES VAR AUDIO

The CBF released the audio of the conversation between referee Ramon Abatti Abel and the VAR team about the incident that resulted in the penalty for Palmeiras. According to the content, the video referee recommends a review after Varela 's handball, but highlights that the deflection occurred outside the area, suggesting that the penalty should be disallowed.

Even after listening to the instructions from the booth, Ramon chose to maintain the penalty , a decision that caused outrage among Flamengo 's players and coaching staff.

His foot is inside..."

CHECK OUT THE CONVERSATION

Ramon Abatti Abel: The block is clear, for me you just need to see if it's inside or outside (the area).

VAR: The foot is on the line and he (Varela) has his hand to the left of the line, so it's outside the area. Abatti, as it's a fine play, I could recommend a direct review, but I think it's better if you take a look with me to make it clear.

VAR: The contact is clear, I'm just going to show you his body, so you have references on the field, ok?

Ramon Abatti Abel: Okay.

VAR: He has his right foot on the line and his left hand is further out, based on his body's references.

Ramon Abatti Abel: Okay, but I need a back image. Let's make two images.

VAR: The only image we have of the touchline's perspective is that other one. It's the same moment. You can see that his foot is on the line and his arm is to the left of his body. The reference of his foot helps us.

Ramon Abatti Abel: The player is inside. There is a parallax here, but his foot is inside. So, the body is on the line, it is inside. It is touching the line, his foot is more inside the line, the foot is not on the line yet. The whole body is line. Is there another image?

VAR: There is no other, just this one.

Ramon Abatti Abel: In that one (side kick) his foot is well inside. The tendency is for this player to be inside the area and his arm on the line.

VAR: Ok, confirmed.

OTHER QUESTIONED BIDS

In addition to the penalty, other decisions by Ramon Abatti Abel were harshly criticized. In the 43rd minute of the first half, Gustavo Gómez , already cautioned with a yellow card, committed a hard foul on Luiz Araújo , but did not receive the second warning and remained on the field.

Shortly afterwards, the referee also ignored a clash between Weverton and Léo Ortiz inside the area, after the Palmeiras goalkeeper kneed the Flamengo defender.

GOALS AND VICTORY FOR RUBRO-NEGRA

Despite the controversies, Flamengo managed to impose itself on the field and secured the three points . The first goal came in the first half, with Arrascaeta converting a penalty he himself had won after dribbling past Murilo. In the second half, Ayrton Lucas sealed the score, receiving a great pass from Wallace Yan and beating Weverton.

NEXT APPOINTMENT

With this result, Flamengo remains close behind leaders Palmeiras and now turns its attention to the Copa Libertadores. Next Wednesday (26), Filipe Luís' team will face Deportivo Táchira (VEN), at 9:30 pm, at Maracanã, needing only a draw to confirm its place in the round of 16 of the continental competition.