In the 11th round of the Brasileirão, Flamengo clinched a narrow 1-0 victory over Fluminense this Sunday, maintaining their league lead. The match’s pivotal moment came from a disputed penalty, leading to Pedro’s game-winning goal.
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Fluminense coach Fernando Diniz voiced strong objections post-match, questioning the penalty awarded against his player Calegari. “From no angle was that a penalty,” Diniz argued, expressing disbelief that VAR did not intervene.
Juiz que dá um penalty desses pro Flamengo merece ser aposentado sumariamente (pra tentar respeitar os DH aqui). FlaPress em festa. pic.twitter.com/Z7mr6GVZ6Y
— Raphael Tsavkko Garcia 🇺🇦🇵🇸 (@Tsavkko) June 23, 2024
His frustration echoes concerns from a previous match against Cruzeiro, where refereeing also played a critical role.
ESPN referee analyst Renata Ruel, however, supported the decision, deeming the penalty fair. This controversy highlights ongoing debates about refereeing in the league.
While Flamengo celebrates reaching 24 points, Fluminense remains stuck at the bottom with just six. The match leaves fans and pundits dissecting the decisive penalty call that shaped the outcome.
✅ ATUALIZADA!
Chegou a classificação do #MaisEquilibrado! E aí, tá curtindo?
11/38 no #BrasileirãoBetano 🇧🇷 pic.twitter.com/hTJlEar150
— Brasileirão Betano (@Brasileirao) June 23, 2024
