Paraguay’s match against Turkey ends 1-0, but it is overshadowed by a red card shown to midfielder Miguel Almirón. Multiple reports describe how the incident immediately triggers reactions from within Paraguay’s team. In footage shared after the game, Paraguay coach Gustavo Alfaro is seen making visible gestures of incredulity on the bench following the referee’s decision to send Almirón off with a direct red card.
After the match, Alfaro also publicly criticizes the officiating. One outlet reports that when asked about the referee’s performance, he delivers a widely circulated quote expressing difficulty playing “this new sport,” referring to the standard applied during the match. The reports present the controversy as a combination of on-field emotion and post-match remarks, while noting that Paraguay still secures the win.
Overall, the sources agree that Almirón’s dismissal is the central event driving both in-game reactions from the technical staff and later comments by Alfaro.
