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SportsBrazilian Championship: Vitoria's Luan Candido sent off after VAR review for accusing referee of stealing match
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During a Brazilian Championship match between Vitoria and Palmeiras on Wednesday night, Vitoria player Luan Candido was sent off after a VAR intervention for making a gesture that implied the referee was stealing the match. The incident occurred following a series of controversial decisions against Vitoria. Earlier, Palmeiras' Paraguayan player Mauricio received only a yellow card for elbowing Caca, who was later sent off for a dangerous tackle. Vitoria, who were level with Palmeiras before the two red cards, subsequently collapsed and lost 0-4.
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Luan Candido Sent Off After VAR Intervenes for Gesture Against Referee
Moody gestures and insinuations no longer go unnoticed since the introduction of VAR, and Luan Candido had apparently forgotten that. Unhappy with the refereeing decisions of Alex Gomes Stefano—who officiated the match between Vitória and Palmeiras (0-4) on Wednesday night in the Brazilian Championship—Candido was sent off after a video review intervention for making a gesture implying that the referee was stealing the match.
Candido (25 years old) made the gesture following a series of unfavorable decisions against Vitória:
- In the 27th minute, Palmeiras' Paraguayan player Mauricio received only a yellow card after elbowing Caça.
- Frustrated, Caça was sent off ten minutes later for a dangerous tackle on Jhon Arias (37th minute).
Level with Palmeiras before these two red cards, Vitória then collapsed, conceding four goals.
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Vitoria player sent off after VAR review for accusing referee of stealing match