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As the match progressed, additional drama unfolded surrounding penalty calls, particularly two key incidents involving the Palmeiras team. The first involved a handball appeal where it was argued that a shot from Palmeiras’ player, Piquerez, struck the body of defender André Ramalho before hitting his arm. Several commentators, while acknowledging the protests from Palmeiras players, believed that the referee made the right decision in not awarding a penalty—citing that according to the rules, a ball first hitting the body then touching the arm does not warrant a penalty.