 According to Wright, who until before the match was considered the country's best referee, Reinaldo's foul was indeed "normal" but he was sent off because of a previous warning.He also stated that Éder, Palhinha and Chicão were "stickers to indiscipline", and that he had to send Éder off as to not lose control of the match.The episode and referee Wright's performance were described by Brazilian and South American media as "shameful", "deplorable" and "opprobrium".