In an alleged penalty that was not scored in the Palmeiras vs Atlético-MG match, Hulk claimed to have heard the judge speak in doubt: the striker also came out in defense of Paulinho
Hulk broke the silence after the duel palm trees x Atlético-MG at Libertadores 2023, valid for their round of 16. With the alviverde advantage obtained at Mineirão (0-1), the São Paulo team advanced by holding the goalless draw at Allianz Parque. Galo was eliminated by Verdão in the third consecutive year of dispute in the continental tournament.
“Hard to be eliminated for the third year in a row, it’s very difficult for us. We had a very bad first half in Belo Horizonte. palm trees defends very well, you have to lift your head, focus on [Campeonato] Brazilian now”, vented Hulk. Furthermore, the number 7 shirt took the opportunity to comment on the most controversial move of the night: a penalty claimed by Athletic after mayke cut a header cross, and the ball skids off the arm of Gabriel Menino.
However, the referee ordered the game to continue. Hulk claimed to have heard the judge divided over the bid: “He said it was the defender who headed the ball and grabbed his teammate’s arm, so it’s not a penalty. I said okay, by the rule it wouldn’t be, but he (Gabriel Menino) ended up taking the ball away. I talked coolly, he was kind of in doubt, but it’s time to raise your head”.
The Alvinegro Mineiro star also came out in defense of his colleague Paulinhowho missed a clear chance to score: “He did it right. Paulinho dominated well taking the weverton of the move and ended up having no luck in finishing. That’s football”. Now, Atlético-MG returns to the field on Sunday, the 13th, to face bahia at home in the 19th round of the Brasileirão 2023.
Source: sportbuzz
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