Semi-automated offside is still not in use in the Copa do Brasil.
And the absence of the technology was in the spotlight during Chapecoense vs. Cruzeiro this Sunday (2).
So far, only the stadiums where the 20 Série A teams play their home matches, plus Arena Crefisa Barueri, Palmeiras’ “second home,” have received the necessary cameras/equipment.
The fact that the Copa do Brasil round of 16 includes two Série B teams (Juventude and Fortaleza) delayed the CBF’s expansion of the new system.
There would be no fairness if only two matchups (Juventude vs. Atlético and Fortaleza vs. Palmeiras) were played without semi-automated offside.
The controversial moment 📹
Cruzeiro even celebrated in the 13th minute at Arena Condá.
But Kaique Kenji was flagged offside on the field.
And afterward, the video assistant referee’s review upheld the original decision.
The review images, however, did not leave Cruzeiro’s fans satisfied.
There was criticism, for example, regarding the frame used to confirm the infraction.
The goalless score at Arena Condá left everything open for the second leg.
Cruzeiro and Chape will face each other again next Wednesday (5) at Mineirão.
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.
