Controversy Surrounding Penalties in Athletico-PR vs Botafogo Match

The controversial move in which Janderson was pushed inside the area and a penalty was not awarded in Athletico-PR 1 x 0 Botafogo, this Saturday, at Arena da Baixada, was debated on the “SporTV” program. The journalists had some doubts initially, but came to the conclusion that there was an infraction and error in arbitration.

– There is an arbitration claim on the side of Botafogo, a penalty that would have been committed at Janderson. In other moments of the game, bumps like this the referee did not miss. That was inside. What he marks is hand, because Janderson, when losing balance, grabs the ball. I always think that gesture of extending the arm leaves me in doubt. I get the feeling (of a penalty). The referee must have considered it shoulder to shoulder – said the presenter Marcelo Barreto.

– I would give this extension hand (of the defender), not the one that holds (of Janderson) – commented Ana Thais Matos.

– For me it was not enough in the shot, in slow motion… When he feels the touch, he puts his hand on the ball. He (referee) thought it was light and Janderson threw himself. The defender goes in the back, if it was the shoulder, if it was the arm, if it pushed, it would be a foul. I’m staying with you, if I was at VAR I would have scored – concluded conrado santana.

Botafogo promised to enter representation at the CBF to question the bid.

In this image here it was very clear. Shoulder on the back. Missing, inside the area. Penalty! pic.twitter.com/bfHip1QWlF

— Bernardo Gentile 🎱 (@bernardogentile) June 4, 2023