Sandro Meira Ricci explains VAR’s performance in Corinthians’ goal against Santos: “Mal annulled” | Paulista championship

The first half of the derby between Santos and Corinthiansthis Sunday, had VAR performance in two important bids involving striker Yuri Alberto

The first controversy occurred in the 23rd minute. Du Queiroz crossed for Yuri Alberto to score, but Edina Alves was called by VAR to review the move. Three minutes later, the referee annulled the move and called offside, claiming that the attacker had interfered at the beginning of the move.

The second move by Yuri Alberto was in the 31st minute. After a free-kick in the Corinthian attack, Gil deflected with his head for the attacker to complete the goal saved by João Paulo. This time, the first call of the arbitration was offside.

The VAR review, however, confirmed Timão’s goal after three minutes of stoppage.

– This goal was annulled due to interference from Yuri Alberto in Lucas Pires, which for me did not happen. The rule says that the interference of the player who is ahead must make it impossible for the opponent to play the ball and not simply position himself on the field. When the ball was When there was contact, the ball had practically reached the player of the Corinthians.The Santos player wouldn’t get to that ball. For me, the goal was badly disallowed – analyzed Sandro Meira Ricci.

– If (the first) goal was disallowed, the second goal, which was validated, would also have to be disallowed by the same logic. Bruno Mendez has contact with Santos defender Maicon. This also somehow hinders Maicon’s positioning within the area. The rule is not for that. The rule is: when the attacker is ahead and prevents the opponent from playing the ball, then you call offside. In this case, the ball was already closer to the player than Corinthians and the impediment was badly marked, and the goal badly annulled – said the commentator.

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