Internacional will represent CBF against referee and VAR after defeat

O International will make a representation against the arbitrator André Luiz Policarpo Bento and the VAR José Claudio Rocha Filhowho were responsible for commanding the defeat of the club from Rio Grande do Sul to Coritiba by 4 to 3, which happened last Sunday night, 29th, at Beira-Rioin Porto Alegre. In a note released by the team this Monday morning, the 30th, Colorado revealed that it will also request audio from the match.

Through the statement, the gauchos complained about what they consider to be a lack of refereeing criteria, in addition to questioning the marking of the first penalty for Coxa, the cards presented to Inter players and the non-expulsion of Matheus Bianquiafter missing Charles Aránguiz. At departure, Vitão was sent off after just eight minutes, after a foul on Garcez. Initially, the judge issued a yellow card, but VAR reviewed the move and changed the color of the punishment. In addition to the defender, Colorado will have two other absences due to suspension, Johnny It is Mauritiuswho were warned during the game and will not face the America Mineiro on Wednesday the 1st.

See the official note from Internacional:

“In view of the lack of criteria presented by this Sunday’s arbitration, Internacional informs that it will present a representation against referee Andre Luiz Policarpo Bento and VAR José Claudio Rocha Filho. In addition, the Club will request audio from the confrontation.

The referee, who made three lengthy visits to the VAR, presented 13 cards in a match that featured 28 fouls, resulting in an average close to one card for every two infractions. In the game, Johnny was warned with a yellow card for a non-existent free kick, Mauricio received the card for complaining about poor and confusing refereeing and Pedro Henrique was warned even though he entered the field after authorization from fourth referee Lucas Rechatiko Horn.

The Club also understands that Matheus Bianqui should have been sent off after committing a harsh foul on Charles Aránguiz minutes before scoring Coritiba’s second goal. Finally, the first penalty for the visiting team was awarded in an extremely confusing move, as assistant number two, Leonardo Henrique Pereira, had already raised the flag, indicating the stoppage of the play before the foul was committed.

Inter reinforces that it has already positioned itself in other opportunities and has always had the same return, without changing the low level presented by arbitration in the 2023 Brasileirão”.