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·6 August 2025

📹 São Paulo keeper sent off after 3 minutes, was it fair?

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Less than five minutes in, goalkeeper Rafael was sent off for a foul on Viveros, at Ligga Arena, in the return leg of the Copa do Brasil round of 16 against Athletico-PR.

The referee had no doubt in applying the direct red card, as he was the last man, even at the beginning of a decisive match.

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São Paulo won the first leg 2-1 and, therefore, is playing for a draw. Athletico-PR needs to win by two goals to qualify.

In the event of a 1-0 win for Athletico-PR, the spot will be decided on penalties.

Watch the play and comment: was the expulsion fair?

Article image:📹 São Paulo keeper sent off after 3 minutes, was it fair?
Article image:📹 São Paulo keeper sent off after 3 minutes, was it fair?
Article image:📹 São Paulo keeper sent off after 3 minutes, was it fair?
Article image:📹 São Paulo keeper sent off after 3 minutes, was it fair?

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.

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