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Beyond Alberto's expulsion, the match presented further contentious officiating moments, including a penalty appeal from Palmeiras. An incident involving a handball by Corinthians’ André Ramalho, deemed a non-penalty by referee Rafael Claus, generated discussion among analysts. They collectively agreed that the ball struck the player's body before contact with his arm, thus not fulfilling the criteria for a handball offense under the current rules.
However, the focus then shifted to another incident involving a possible penalty for Palmeiras in the later stages of the game. This was a contentious point, with some analysts stating that the circumstances surrounding it were debatable but noted that such decisions should be reached with a consistent application of rules across all matches.