Samuel Xavier Criticizes Juventude’s Time-Wasting and Defends Referee After Fluminense Victory

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Samuel Xavier Criticizes Juventude’s Time-Wasting and Defends Referee After Fluminense Victory

In a recent match, Fluminense secured a crucial victory against Juventude thanks to a late goal from Thiago Silva. The game, part of the 28th round of the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A, sparked significant commentary from Fluminense defender Samuel Xavier.

Samuel Xavier Criticizes Juventude’s Time-Wasting Tactics

Following the match, Samuel Xavier expressed strong disapproval of Juventude’s tactics. He noted that the opposing team frequently engaged in time-wasting behavior, particularly when the ball went out of play.

Referee’s Challenges

Xavier defended the match referee, stating that officiating became increasingly difficult due to Juventude’s actions. “Every time the ball went out, a player from Juventude would go down. It was challenging for the referee to manage,” he remarked.

He acknowledged that the referee awarded eight minutes of stoppage time, which he felt was insufficient considering the interruptions throughout the match. “We kept telling ourselves to believe until the end,” Xavier said.

Match Outcome

Despite Juventude’s strategy to disrupt the game, Fluminense managed to clinch the match with a goal from Thiago Silva, dubbed “the Monster.” This victory helped Fluminense rise to seventh place in the league standings with a total of 41 points.

Currently, Bahia occupies the sixth position with 43 points. The win is significant as it reflects Fluminense’s determination and resilience in challenging situations.