The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has issued a warning to referee Felipe Fernandes de Lima after an incident during the match between Palmeiras and Fluminense on Wednesday night, in the fourth round of the Campeonato Brasileiro. The warning stemmed from the fact that Palmeiras began both halves of the match with possession of the ball, which is against standard procedure. The CBF acknowledged the mistake but noted that it did not affect the outcome of the game.

The match ended with Palmeiras securing a 2-1 victory, with all three goals scored in the first half. Vitor Roque opened the scoring with a penalty, followed by Allan extending the lead, while Luciano Acosta scored a consolation goal for Fluminense. The CBF's refereeing commission stated in their official communications that although the referee made a procedural error, it did not have a significant impact since Fluminense regained possession right after the restart, and no major incidents followed that could have altered the game's outcome.

This situation highlights the importance of officiating in football and the constant scrutiny that referees are under in high-stakes matches. While the CBF recognized the error, their assessment that it did not affect the game's integrity indicates a desire to maintain trust in the officiating process, especially in a competitive league like the Campeonato Brasileiro, where small mistakes can have large implications for teams' standings and fan reactions.