Duel Holland vs Argentina it was hot and raining papers. There is punishment awaiting Team Tango players. God, how come?
From Quarterfinals of the 2022 World Cup at Lusail Iconic Stadium, Saturday (12/10/2022) morning WIB, it was fierce and exciting. Referee Antonio Mateu Lahoz also had to issue 17 yellow cards and one red card for Denzel Dumfries
This is a record created in a World Cup match. Players were also involved in minor friction during and after the game.
Lionel Messi who was usually calm until receiving a yellow card and making a fuss with Dutch player Wout Weghorst in the locker tunnel, sparking other players’ emotions.
Argentina eventually won on penalties with a score of 3-2. Even though they qualified, Team Tango still could not breathe a sigh of relief as the players’ actions were not commendable in the match report.
According to ap, FIFA will investigate the case because there is a potential violation of discipline by players from the two countries.
Because, if a team receives five or more yellow cards, they will be fined by FIFA. It is likely that Fifa will only impose the sanction, without any suspension.
The amount of the fine is 15 thousand Swiss francs or approximately Rp. 250 million respectively for Argentina and the Netherlands. However, it has been reported that Argentina will be fined more due to the provocation of its players, including Messi.
Messi mocked the Dutch bench and got into a fight with Louis van Gaal at the end of the match.
Meanwhile, Leandro Paredes and Nicolas Otamendi defiantly celebrated Dutch players who bowed their heads after winning a penalty shoot-out.
Argentina will face Croatia in 2022 World Cup Semifinals at Lusail Iconic Stadium, Wednesday (12/14/2022) in the morning WIB.
(mrp/runs)
