Penalty? Central do Abito analyzes Leo Pereira’s handball in the final between Corinthians and Flamengo | Brazil Cup
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In the 36th minute of the second half, in a quarrel between Leo Pereira and Yuri Alberto inside the area, the ball hit the hand of the Flamengo defender. After the review, VAR said there were no infractions and ordered the match to continue.
Lance Leo Pereira with Yuri Alberto in Corinthians x Flamengo – Photo: clone
During the match broadcast on TV Globo, commentator Sálvio Spínola Fagundes Filho, of Central do Apito, said the referee was correct not to score a penalty:
For me, the lion is in natural motion. It does the movement to pull the arm, not a blocking action. He has a low arm and natural movement.
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Sandro Mira Ricci, who was commenting on the match on Sportf, had another explanation:
Keep the arm away from the body. It is clearly not an intended hand, but the arm is far from the body. As the space expands, (the ball) ends up hitting the arm. For me, it was a penalty.
The whistle position: Sandro Mira Ricci scores a penalty kick in an attempt by Leo Pereira
The Brazil Cup final will be held next Wednesday, at 21:45, in the Maracana.
Before Corinthians He returns to the field of Brazil, on Saturday, against Goiás, away from home. On the same day, Flamengo received Atlético MG at the Maracana.
Best moments: Corinthians 0 x 0 Flamengo, for the 2022 Copa del Rey final
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