The move that sealed São Paulo’s classification for the Copa do Brasil final against Corinthians was checked by VAR, which validated
This past Wednesday, the 16th, Lucas Moura was the author of the goal that enshrined the São Paulo as a finalist of Brazil’s Cup. However, the bid seen from another angle raised doubts about the validity of the classification of the Tricolor above the Corinthians. What happens is that, seen by a different camera, the number 7 seems to use his hand to push the ball into the nets of Cassio.
A video shared by the official TV of São Paulo itself was the cause of the turmoil on social networks. The recording shows the midfielder’s goal by a camera on the other side of the field in relation to the transmission. In the images, it is possible to see in more detail the moment of Lucas’ header, the rebound and the playmaker’s return to the goal.
Lucas Moura hits the ball in the 2nd goal of São Paulo against Corinthians. Lance should be checked and invalidated by VAR, which did not happen.
VAR Fail ❌
— VAR Check Brazil (@VAR_Brazil) August 17, 2023
On the field, the play was validated. O VAR even analyzed a possible touch of the hand of the newly hired by Tricolor, but the goal ended up being confirmed by the referee Raphael Claus. The validation confirmed São Paulo’s qualification for the final of the Copa do Brasil once and for all.
Hand or not, Tricolor is in fact classified for the final of the competition, in which it will face the current champions, Flamengo. The club lifted the cup in 2022, while being led by dorival junior, who currently coaches São Paulo. The games take place on the 17th and 24th of September.
Source: sportbuzz
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