RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Video Assistant Referees (VAR) are to be introduced in the Brazilian first division, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said on Monday, the day after league leaders Corinthians beat Vasco da Gama with a goal bundled into the net by an arm. Vasco protested at the CBF headquarters on Monday and authorities decided to expedite the introduction of the VAR system that was planned for later this year. The CBF have tested the VAR system in games but were not expecting a full roll out until the end of the season. Corinthians extended their lead at the top of the Serie A table with Sunday's 1-0 win. The Sao Paulo club are 10 points ahead of second placed Gremio with 14 games remaining.

Source: The Star September 18, 2017 23:37 UTC