After controversy over Rony’s disallowed goal, in the match between Palmeiras and Botafogo-SP, the CBF released the VAR audio and showed indecision in drawing the lines
Last Thursday, the 2nd, the Palm trees received the Botafogo-SPin a match valid for the third phase of the Brazil’s Cup. At a time when Verdão was winning 1-0, Ron appeared in the penalty area and extended the lead for the home club, but the goal was disallowed for offside, with the help of VAR. The decision generated much controversy and Abel Ferreira commented in his press conference.
The Portuguese coach believes that the line was drawn incorrectly. “If VAR is to be used, it is to clarify. For me it wasn’t an impediment. If I looked and it was ok, I would follow. But for me, the player on Rony’s side passes the line through the middle of his body.”said Abel Ferreira.
Therefore, the CBF released the audio from the VAR booth after the duel. In the dialogue between Bruno Pereira Vasconcelosmain referee, and the members who were reviewing the bid, Rodrigo Figueiredo Correa, Fernanda Kruger, Denis da Silva Ribeiro Serafim It is Igor Junio Benevenuto de Oliveirait is possible to identify a doubt when drawing the line.
“Is it on the shoulder?” one of the members asks. Next, the video referee operator receives direction instructions, with the aim of positioning the line correctly. Thus, Rodrigo Figueiredo, assistant number 1, informed the match referee of the cancellation. “Bruno, factual decision, impediment”he stated.
After the referee is informed of the booth’s decision, one of the professionals present raises the possibility of drawing the line again. Thus, Fernanda Kruger asks Bruno Pereira to wait and changes are applied. “It won’t be on the shoulder, no. It will be on tiptoe”, said one of the booth members.
Source: sportbuzz
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