With inconsistencies in refereeing, Fluminense and Vasco draw for the Guanabara Cup

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Santos defeats São Paulo 1-0 at the Morumbi stadium

In a match with very confusing and criticized refereeing from side to side, Fluminense and Vasco were nothing more than a goalless draw on Wednesday night (14) at the Maracanã stadium. With the result of the game, valid for the 8th round of the Guanabara Cup of the Carioca Championship and broadcast by Rádio Nacional, Tricolor das Laranjeiras is in the lead of the competition, with 18 points, but leaves open the possibility of Flamengo (who faces Bangu in the Thursday) take the top of the table.

End of game at Maraca. Flu draws 0-0 with Vasco and remains in the lead @Cariocao. pic.twitter.com/tlpepH4iYZ

— Fluminense FC (@FluminenseFC) February 15, 2024

For Cruzmaltino, the result was very negative, with them falling to 5th place in the standings with 13 points. The São Januário team had a goal from Argentine Vegetti disallowed, in addition to asking for two penalties to be awarded in their favor. Fluminense also criticized the referee’s work, who sent off one player from each side, as well as coach Fernando Diniz. The tricolors also asked for a penalty to be awarded.

Those who enjoyed the draw at Maracanã were Botafogo, who defeated Volta Redonda 3-0, with goals from Júnior Santos, Savarino and Bastos, to move up to 3rd place in the standings with 14 points.

Vitória do Peixe

The day was also a classic in the Campeonato Paulista, with Santos winning 1-0 over São Paulo at the Morumbi stadium. The match was marked by criticism of the refereeing, which disallowed two Tricolor goals. Peixe’s victory was guaranteed thanks to Morelos’ goal from the penalty spot.

Six wins in eight games, with two triumphs in classics, group leadership and early classification. It is the beginning of an essential season of reconstruction. The work is just beginning! ⚡ pic.twitter.com/XjmyjsVLZ3

— Santos FC (@SantosFC) February 15, 2024

Also in Paulista, Corinthians went to the Santa Cruz stadium to beat Botafogo-SP 4-1 with goals from Yuri Alberto, Wesley and Ángel Romero (two). This was Timão’s second consecutive victory under the command of coach António Oliveira.

🎶 Get off the ground, it’s a rout from Timão! 🎶🤪

📸 Rodrigo Coca #Go Corinthians pic.twitter.com/A6WcdeYsb9

— Corinthians (@Corinthians) February 15, 2024