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A Brazilian pass struck referee Néstor Pitana before the move continued and Roberto Firmino scored.
Copa América Brazil 2021 · Group Stage
A Brazilian pass struck referee Néstor Pitana before the move continued and Roberto Firmino scored.
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A Brazilian pass struck referee Néstor Pitana before the move continued and Roberto Firmino scored.
The goal was awarded because Brazil retained possession after the contact.
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