Pinheiro corrected by VAR: Paredes spared, Embolo off, Swiss down to 10 | OneFootball

A crazy night is unfolding in the quarterfinals. Referee João Pinheiro reversed a booking for Leandro Paredes after reviewing the monitor and ended up sending off the Swiss forward for simulation.

The match between Argentina and Switzerland added another chapter of maximum tension in the 72nd minute of the second half. At first, Portuguese referee João Pinheiro had shown a yellow card to Leandro Paredes for an alleged foul right on the edge of the box. However, a call from the VAR completely changed the course of the match.

After reviewing the footage on the monitor, the referee confirmed that there was no foul by the Argentine midfielder, but rather a clear dive by Breel Embolo. After spotting the deception, Pinheiro rescinded Paredes’ booking and showed a yellow card to the Swiss attacker. Since the Swiss player had already been booked, he was immediately shown a red card.

Comforted by his teammates, this was how Embolo left the field after being sent off for a second yellow in the 72nd minute. Down to ten men, the European side must reorganize to hold on through the final stretch of the match, while the Albiceleste looks to take advantage of its numerical superiority to secure a place in the semifinals.

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