The Argentinian team secured a 3:1 victory over the Swiss squad in the quarter-finals following extra time. A significant turning point occurred in the 69th minute when the score was level at 1:1. During this sequence, Breel Embolo went down following contact initiated by the Swiss player Leandro Paredes, which initially resulted in a yellow card for Paredes.
The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) reviewed the incident, leading to a review by the main match referee, João Pinheiro. Upon review, the referee determined that the Swiss player was responsible for initiating the contact and committing the foul. Applying the “Confused Identity” rule, Pinheiro overturned the yellow card issued to Paredes and instead issued a yellow card to B.
Embolo. This second yellow card for the Swiss striker forced him to exit the match. The accumulation of yellow cards, including the initial card and the subsequent one, resulted in the player’s mandatory dismissal.
The final outcome saw Argentina advance after the decisive victory over the Swiss team.
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