Fluminense had a penalty annulled in the final stretch of defeat to Bahia 1-0, this Thursday (28/08), at the Fonte Nova Arena, in the first game of the quarterfinals of the 2025 Brazilian Cup. The bid took place 42 minutes in the second half.
With Flu in search of the draw, Canobbio crossed, Soteldo received in the area and kicked. The ball took the elbow of Santiago Arias inside the area and referee Raphael Claus (SP) scored a penalty. Then Claus was called by video referee Wagner Reway (SC) and went to see what happened in VAR. Without taking too long, the referee annulled the penalty.
Var calls for review and Raphael Claus unmarks penalty to Fluminense. Bahia is winning 1-0. pic.twitter.com/NtN0NgCTF5
– GE (@Geglobo) August 29, 2025
Bahia x Fluminense: How is the duel
The second and decisive game will take place on September 10, a Wednesday, at 19h (Brasília time), in Maracanã.
Bahia has the advantage of a draw. Fluminense’s victory by a goal of difference takes to penalties. There is no extension.
Who passes, faces in the semifinal the winner of Botafogo x Vasco.
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