International protests against refereeing during defeat against Coritiba: “Low level”

Internacional lost, in Beira-Rio, against Coritiba 4-3 in a refereeing match strongly questioned by Colorado. Defender Vitão was sent off at the start of the first half and 4 penalties were awarded, 2 for each team.

In a press release, Inter informed that it would open a complaint, with the CBF, against the referee Andre Luiz Policarpo Bento and the VAR José Claudio Rocha Filho for “13 cards in a match which included 28 fouls” and for understanding that “Matheus Bian who should have been sent off after committing a serious foul on Charles Aránguiz a few minutes before scoring Coritiba’s second goal”.

The club also complains about the gesture which resulted in the penalty converted into a goal by Coritiba’s Robson. “The visiting team’s first penalty was awarded in an extremely confusing manner, as the number two assistant, Leonardo Henrique Pereira, had already raised the flag, indicating a stoppage of play before the foul was committed.” , complains Internacional.

With this victory, Coritiba reached 23 points, 11 more than Santos, 16th and first out of the relegation zone for Série B 2024. Inter, with 38, fell from 11th to 12th place in the Brasileirão.

Given the lack of criteria presented by the arbitration this Sunday, Internacional informs that it will present a claim against the referee Andre Luiz Policarpo Bento and the VAR José Claudio Rocha Filho. Additionally, the Club will request audio of the confrontation.

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Given the lack of criteria presented by the arbitration this Sunday, Internacional informs that it will present a claim against the referee Andre Luiz Policarpo Bento and the VAR José Claudio Rocha Filho. Additionally, the Club will request audio of the confrontation. The referee, who made three long visits to the VAR, presented 13 cards in a match with 28 fouls, an average close to one card for two infractions.

In the game, Johnny received a yellow card for a non-existent free kick, Mauricio received the card for complaining about poor and confusing refereeing and Pedro Henrique was booked even though he entered the field after permission from the fourth referee Lucas Rechatiko Horn.

The Club also understands that Matheus Bianqui should have been sent off after committing a serious foul on Charles Aránguiz a few minutes before scoring Coritiba’s second goal. Ultimately, the visiting team’s first penalty was awarded in an extremely confusing manner, as the number two assistant, Leonardo Henrique Pereira, had already raised the flag, indicating a stoppage of play before the foul was committed. .

Inter emphasizes that it has already positioned itself on other opportunities and has always had the same return, without changing the low level presented by the arbitration of the Brasileirão 2023.