A near riot broke in the stands before the match. The match was very chippy. Argentina scored on a header via Otamendi. Then De Paul dived and had Joelinton sent off. De Paul had 2 hits two the face prior, both were given as yellow. The ref thought Joelinton hit him in the face. It should have been a foul on De Paul instead for holding Joelinton back.

[–] Gingerrific@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

I love the excitement and passion you get with SA soccer

[–] MHPengwingz@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Brazilians booed Argentinian anthem, fight starts, the Brazilian popo comes out with their sticks, Messi walks off after failing to calm fans down. Now they're back out.

I'm just wondering why wasn't there a section left empty in between the home and away fans. It was kind of a crapfest at Copa Libertadores as well.

[–] coygsu@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

They had a mix of fans in the section. It was a bad idea.

[–] MHPengwingz@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

Whoever organized this is an idiot