Flamengo criticise refereeing after draw against Santos

Flamengo criticised the refereeing after their draw against Santos, citing "serious errors", according to Placar.

Maracanã Stadium, à Rio de Janeiro

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Flamengo published an official statement criticising the refereeing after their 2-2 draw against Santos, in the 29th round of the Brazilian Championship, according to Placar and Gazeta Esportiva. The club denounced "serious errors" and called for Barreal's sending-off, while contesting the two penalties awarded to Santos.

According to Terra, Flamengo also pointed out a "lack of consistency" from referee Anderson Daronco. Coach Leonardo Jardim said, as quoted by Record: "There is no controversy, there are errors."

Furthermore, the CBF released the VAR analyses regarding Jorginho's sending-off and the penalty, as reported by UOL Esporte and ge. Jorginho, who criticised Daronco's decision, is said to have reached 18 cards with Flamengo, according to UOL.

Sources

  1. UOL Esporte'É mão': CBF divulga áudio do VAR de expulsão de Jorginho em Santos x Fla (new window)uol.com.br
  2. ge (Globo)CBF divulga análise do VAR em expulsão de Jorginho e do pênalti no Santos x Flamengo; veja (new window)ge.globo.com
  3. UOL EsportePerdas de bola geram expulsões, e Jorginho chega a 18 cartões no Flamengo (new window)uol.com.br
  4. ge (Globo)Jorginho critica decisão de Daronco em Santos x Flamengo: "Conseguiu fazer o pior cenário possível" (new window)ge.globo.com
  5. PlacarFlamengo critica arbitragem em empate com o Santos: “Marcada por erros graves” (new window)placar.com
  6. TerraFlamengo culpa arbitragem em duelo com Santos e aponta 'falta de critério' de Daronco (new window)terra.com.br
  7. Gazeta EsportivaFlamengo critica arbitragem e cita “erros graves” em empate contra o Santos (new window)gazetaesportiva.com
  8. RecordLeonardo Jardim e a arbitragem no empate do Flamengo: «Não existe polémica, existem erros» (new window)record.pt