Abel Ferreira criticizes refereeing following Palmeiras vs Vasco match

Palmeiras manager Abel Ferreira has raised concerns regarding refereeing standards following his team's qualification for the Copa do Brasil final against Vasco. Ferreira compared a recent incident involving Jhon Arias to a previous handball situation involving Alexsander Barboza, questioning whether media coverage would be consistent across both plays.

Refereeing expert PC Oliveira criticized the VAR performance and the instructions provided by the CBF (Brazilian Football Confederation) instructors. Oliveira argued that the current guidance for a less interventionist VAR has led to omissions in critical moments. He specifically cited a missed handball penalty by Barboza in the first leg and a heavy challenge by Gabriel Pereira on Jhon Arias in the second leg, which he suggested warranted a red card due to excessive force and the use of the sole of the boot.