Soccer world reacts to controversial red card that helped Argentina beat Switzerland, advance to World Cup semis originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Few moments proved as pivotal in Argentina's 3-1 win over Switzerland in the quarterfinals of the World Cup as Breel Embolo's red card.
The Swiss forward, arguably the best player in the Swiss attack following Johan Manzambi's injury, was handed his walking papers with 20 minutes left in regulation, disappearing into the dressing room after VAR ******* sed that he had dived on a play that saw Leandro Paredes get carded.
Embolo's removal left Switzerland without an outlet at the top of the pitch. The Swiss were forced to retreat in front of their own goal in the hopes of clogging up La Albiceleste's sight of Gregor Kobel's cage. In the end, the task proved too difficult for Switzerland to achieve; late goals relegated Murat Yakin's side to defeat in extra time, a disappointing end to one of the nation's finest tournament runs.
With that, here's a look at how social media reacted to Embolo's controversial dismissal.