Everyone saw what happened, Manager Dunga

Brazil manager Dunga has said that “everyone saw” that Peru’s game-winning goal was a handball in his team’s 1-0 Copa America defeat, reported ESPN.

In the 75th minute, Raul Ruidiaz appeared to swat a ball crossed into the box past Brazil goalkeeper Alisson and into the goal. Brazil players protested, but after consulting with the fourth official, referee Andres Cunha allowed the goal.

The 1-0 result eliminated Brazil from the Copa America ahead of the quarterfinal round and was the first time Peru have beaten the Selecao since 1985. The result also puts Dunga under further pressure to keep his job as Brazil manager.

“Everyone saw what happened today. There’s nothing to do. If you do not have images, all work can be [thrown] off,” Dunga said through a translator. “We cannot change what everyone saw. The imponderable, there’s nothing we can do.

“It was a very disputed game. We dominated the first half, while in the second half, at the end, what happened is independent of the coach and the players.” Dunga later added: “My question is, despite all the technology, we still make mistakes. The refs consulted. They were talking to somewhere else when they should be talking to each other. I don’t understand why they had to be on the headset to consult.”