The confrontation between Athletico- PR and Flamengo, full of controversy, left both clubs dissatisfied with the performance of referee Anderson Daronco, whose controversial decisions have been causing discussions since last year.
The game followed in a warm way until the final moments, when a penalty was scored in favor of Athletico-PR after the ball touched the hand of defender David Luiz. The VAR intervened, confirming the penalty. Twisters Flamengo they contested the decision, arguing that the defender was not arm open and the bid was too fast.
Dramatic Revolt and Outcome
In the last seconds of the match, Flamengo He tied it to what would be practically the last shot of the game. The Athletico-PR team, led by coach Cuca, expressed intense indignation, claiming that the game should have ended before the corner that resulted in the draw goal.
According to the view of Athletico-PR, the additions had already been exhausted and the referee should not have allowed the charge of the corner. In a press conference, the leader of the club Paraná, Mazzuco, harshly criticized arbitration and also the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF).
Mazzuco questioned how an referee suspended by Conmebol for previous errors was scheduled for a decisive game of the Brazilian Championship.
Athletico-PR Action
The Athletico- PR has already filed a letter to CBF, formalizing its complaints about Daronco's actions and demanding an answer from the entity.
In its initial response, CBF stated that the referee was right in the crucial decisions, both in the penalty marked for Athletico- PR as for the permission of the corner that resulted in the goal of Flamengo, justifying that such occurrences are common in games around the world.
