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Spindel makes gesture of 'theft' after controversial penalty scored in Flamengo x Fluminense

Arbitration controversy and manager's gesture mark Mais Querido's defeat at Maracanã against Tricolor; Mengo now faces Corinthians in the Copa do Brasil

18 Out 2024 | 09:56 |

The classic between Flamengo and Fluminense, held at Maracanã and won 2-0 by Tricolor, was the scene of great controversy involving refereeing. The first half of the match was marked by a decisive move that divided opinions and generated intense reactions both in the stands and off the field.

In the 45th minute of the first half, defender Léo Pereira< /a>, from Flamengo, knocked down striker Marquinhos in the area with a cart, leading referee Raphael Claus to consult VAR. After the review, Claus signaled the penalty, triggering protests from Flamengo fans.

One of the moments that caught the most attention was the gesture from Rubro-Negro's executive director, Bruno Spindel, who, from his box, signaled a "robbery" gesture with his hand. The episode quickly resonated among fans and on social media, adding more tension to the classic.

ROSSI DEFENDS, BUT FLU WINS IN THE SECOND HALF

From the penalty spot, Paulo Henrique Ganso, a Fluminense player, stopped after a brilliant save by goalkeeper Rossi, keeping the score unchanged until the end of the first half. However, in the second stage, Tricolor managed to prevail. Goals from Lima and Jhon Arias secured the victory, which was crucial for Mano Menezes' team to move away from the relegation zone.

CONSEQUENCES OF DEFEAT: FLAMENGO PAYS, FLUMINENSE BREATHES

With the result, Fluminense rose to 15th place in the Brasileirão table, now adding 33 points. On the other hand, Flamengo remained in 4th place, with 51 points, further away from the fight for the national title.

Now, Mengão focuses its attention on the Copa do Brasil. The team will face Corinthians next Sunday (20), at 4pm, at Neo Química Arena, in the second leg of the competition's semi-finals.

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