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CBF disputes reports it sidelined officials after Vasco complaints
Palmeiras beat Vasco 1-0 in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil semifinal on Sunday, November 1.
Vasco complained to Brazil’s football confederation, the CBF, about a possible handball penalty that was not given and what it said was inconsistent use of cards.
The club also questioned the VAR team’s failure to recommend a review of the handball and of defender Saldivia’s second yellow card, which led to his dismissal.
Reports differ on whether the CBF sidelined referee Anderson Daronco and VAR official Rodrigo D'Alonso Ferreira: one account says it did after a meeting with Vasco, while another says the confederation denied doing so.
The disputed calls matter because Palmeiras hold a one-goal lead going into the second leg.
The return match is scheduled for Sunday, November 8, at Vasco’s São Januário stadium, where Palmeiras can advance with a draw.
The CBF denied that it had sidelined referee Anderson Daronco and VAR official Rodrigo D'Alonso Ferreira after reports said the officials were removed following complaints from Vasco.
Terra reported that the officials were sidelined over errors in Palmeiras' 1-0 win over Vasco in the Copa do Brasil semi-final first leg.
Vasco complained about a possible handball penalty that was not given and what it said was inconsistent use of cards.
The CBF met with Vasco and the Rio de Janeiro Football Federation (Ferj) on November 3.
Vasco director Admar Lopes called Daronco's performance “shameful” and questioned why VAR did not intervene in key incidents.
- Who
- The CBF, Vasco, referee Anderson Daronco and VAR official Rodrigo D'Alonso Ferreira.
- What
- The CBF disputed reports that it had sidelined the officials after Vasco complained about their decisions.
- When
- The match was played on November 1, 2026; the CBF met with Vasco on November 3.
- Where
- The match was the Copa do Brasil semi-final first leg between Palmeiras and Vasco. The venue is not stated.
- Why
- Vasco challenged a possible handball penalty decision and what it viewed as inconsistent use of cards.
The CBF
Reports that the officials were sidelined
Status of officials
The CBF
The CBF denied that Daronco and the VAR official had been sidelined.
Reports that the officials were sidelined
Terra reported that both officials were sidelined after errors in the match.
Palmeiras beat Vasco 1-0 in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil semi-final.
Vasco director Admar Lopes criticized Daronco's performance and questioned VAR's decisions.
The CBF met with Vasco and Ferj to discuss the complaints.
Terra reported that the CBF had sidelined Daronco and VAR official Rodrigo D'Alonso Ferreira, while ge's headline said the CBF denied the officials had been sidelined.
- Match result
- Palmeiras 1-0 Vasco
- Competition
- Copa do Brasil semi-final, first leg
- Referee
- Anderson Daronco
- VAR official
- Rodrigo D'Alonso Ferreira
- Meeting
- CBF, Vasco and Ferj met on November 3, 2026
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What people are saying
What is VAR doing in football? [...] VAR is there to assist the refereeing team. And there were two crucial incidents where it did not intervene: Saldivia's second yellow card and sending-off, as well as the handball penalty incident involving Barboza and Lescano.
shameful