Emotions ran high between Corinthians and Fluminense(Image: Getty Images)

Allan Rodrigues de Souza was dismissed during Fluminense's 3-1 triumph over Corinthians on Thursday after making an obscene gesture towards Lucho Acosta involving his groin area.

Already trailing 2-0 courtesy of strikes from John Kennedy and Hercules, Corinthians' afternoon deteriorated further when the midfielder was initially cautioned following a clash with the Fluminense creator.

The 29-year-old was caught pushing Acosta repeatedly before both sets of players rushed in to separate the pair. Amid the melee, a member of Fluminense's coaching staff received his marching orders, before Allan was seen making the inappropriate gesture while shouting at his rival.

While the referee appeared to miss the incident initially, despite being positioned right beside Allan, VAR officials alerted him to what had occurred.

The match official then consulted the pitch side monitor to examine the replay, before returning to dismiss the Brazilian.

Fluminense sealed victory at the Maracana 3-1 following the red card, with Rodrigo Castillo adding a third in the 83rd minute before Andre grabbed a late consolation.

Following the final whistle, Corinthians manager Dorival Junior confirmed that Allan recognises...