Palmeiras beat Botafogo with referee’s help, go second in Brasileirão | OneFootball

Palmeiras has four points less than Flamengo

Flamengo remains the leader of the Brazilian Championship after a convincing 3-1 victory over Internacional in Porto Alegre. Thus, the dispute is now for the second position in the standings. Palmeiras defeated Botafogo away from home 1-0, with the help of the refereeing, and took the vice-leadership of the Brazilian Championship.

At 45 minutes of the second half, Vitor Roque gave a pass to Felipe Anderson, who finished and sent the ball to the back of the net. Thus, this was the only goal of the match played at the Nilton Santos Stadium in Rio de Janeiro. With this, Palmeiras took the second position with 39 points.

WHERE IS THE VAR?

Botafogo went on the offensive in the final minutes in search of a draw against their own fans. At 42′ of the second half, Joaquim Correia received a pass inside the area, was knocked down by Giay, but the referee ignored the play. Furthermore, the play was not reviewed by VAR. Thus, the situation generated revolt among the Botafogo fans.

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However, it is worth mentioning that Cruzeiro takes the field this Monday (18). The team from Belo Horizonte faces Mirassol away from home at 8 pm (Brasília time). In this way, in case of victory against the Paulistas, they will return to second place. Currently, the Miners have 37 points.

HOW IS FLAMENGO?

Flamengo remains isolated at the top of the Brazilian Championship. On Sunday (17), the team led by Filipe Luís beat Internacional 3-1, with two goals from Pedro and one from Gonzalo Plata. Thus, the Most Beloved reached 43 points in the standings.

WHEN DOES FLAMENGO PLAY?

Now, Flamengo leaves the Brazilian Championship aside and focuses on the Copa Libertadores. The red-black team faces Internacional again, in a match valid for the second leg of the continental competition's round of 16. The match takes place on Wednesday (20), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time).

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