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Brazil goalkeeper Alisson hails VAR after two red cards rescinded

January 27, 2022 Brazil's Alisson is shown a red card later changed to yellow after a VAR review by referee Wilmar Roldan Pool via REUTERS

Alisson said the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) had prevented his side from being "punished unfairly" after the Brazil goalkeeper had two red cards rescinded in Thursday's 1-1 draw with Ecuador in a World Cup qualifier.

Alisson was shown a red card after 25 minutes for a fierce tackle and another in stoppage time for felling Ayrton Preciado as he attempted to punch the ball, but on both occasions the referee consulted VAR and changed his mind.

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