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It all began when Mateuzinho made a decisive move down the right flank before crossing the ball back into the danger zone. In an attempt to block the shot from Cario, Ribeiro raised his arm, inadvertently making contact with the ball. This action was seen by the referee as a clear infringement, leading to the penalty being awarded to Corinthians.
As the commentators reviewed the replay, they noted the severity of Ribeiro's action. Despite the player's intention to defend, the raised arm blocked a ball that was headed straight for the goal. The needle-eye interpretation of the laws of the game clearly delineated this as a handball situation worthy of a penalty, reinforcing the referee's decision as correct.