Switzerland’s Breel Embolo is shown a red card after receiving a second yellow for simulation following a VAR review in the second half of a World Cup quarter-final against an opponent on Saturday. Multiple outlets report that the decision occurs after match officials review the incident using video assistance, leading to a second caution and the subsequent sending-off. Switzerland players and staff react strongly to the ruling. The Athletic and Yahoo Sports both describe frustration from Switzerland, with the team and its coach publicly criticizing the decision and arguing it disrupts the match. Winnipeg Free Press also reports that Embolo receives the red card for simulation after the video review. The coverage consistently links the red card to the simulation assessment, the second-yellow outcome, and the role of VAR in confirming or prompting the change in the referee’s decision during the quarter-final. The reports focus on the timing in the second half and the team’s reaction, while providing the same core details of the incident and the officials’ process.
Breel Embolo sent off after second-yellow simulation call following VAR review
Switzerland’s Breel Embolo is shown a red card after receiving a second yellow for simulation following a VAR review in the second half of a World Cup quarter-final against an opponent on Saturday. Mu...
- Breel Embolo is sent off after a second yellow card for simulation.
- The red-card decision follows a VAR (video) review.
- The incident occurs in the second half of a World Cup quarter-final on Saturday.
- Switzerland reacts strongly to the ruling, with coach and team criticism reported.
- Multiple outlets describe the call as having affected Switzerland during the match.
Switzerland striker Breel Embolo was shown a second yellow for simulation after a VAR check. His coach was not pleased about that.
2 hours agoThe striker was sent off after getting a second yellow card for simulation in the second half of Saturday's World Cup quarter-final.
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