Sport Beats Juventude in Comeback, Sparking Referee Controversy

Sport managed to reverse the score against Juventude, winning 2-1 at Ilha do Retiro, with the match gaining prominence due to the Verdão coach's complaints about referee decisions.

Sport's Comeback Against Juventude

Barletta scored the winning goal, after previously failing by giving a backheel pass that resulted in a penalty. The forward was named man of the match, pulling out a stunning goal that put Sport back in the game.

Sport Players' Ratings

Thiago Couto received a rating of 5.5, Raí and Edson Lucas were also rated 5.5, while Fernando Sobral and Patrick de Paula scored 6.5. Diego Hernández received a 4.0 and was considered to have had an unhappy match. Other players like Biel, Neto Pessôa, Kervin Andrade, and Marlon Douglas had ratings between 3.5 and 6.0.

Coach Maurício Barbieri's Complaints

Barbieri stated that, in the last five matches, Juventude has been harmed by arbitrary decisions. He questioned Fábio Lima's disallowed goal, claiming that the touch on the ball came from a Sport player, and criticized the VAR's performance. The coach also pointed out that, according to player reports, Sport's winning goal was scored after a second touch on the ball, although the broadcast was inconclusive.

Injuries and Absences That Influenced the Lineup

Defender Marcos Paulo was out due to tendon pain, and midfielder Raí Silva could not start the match due to muscle fatigue. Both were substituted before the game began.

Juventude's Upcoming Fixtures

After the defeat, Juventude has a full week before their next away match against América-MG, scheduled for September 28th, at 7:30 PM, in Série B.

With information from ge, GZH.