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The reaction from both clubs involved has been significant. Lucas Lima, a prominent player for Sport, and Guilherme Falcão, the vice-president of the club, both publicly expressed their frustration regarding the penalty decision. Falcão described the match officiating as a “shame” for Brazilian football, calling for a re-evaluation of the quality of referees working in the league. He made a strong case for the need to consider bringing in referees from abroad to ensure the officiating standards match the quality of the league itself.