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Argentina Beats Switzerland 3-1 After Embolo Red Card in World Cup Quarterfinal
Argentina advanced to the semifinals with a 3-1 victory over Switzerland on Sunday in Kansas City. Breel Embolo was sent off in the 72nd minute following a VAR review. Julián Alvarez and Lautaro Martínez scored in extra time to seal the win.
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Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1 in a FIFA World Cup quarterfinal match played in Kansas City on Sunday. Alexis Mac Allister scored in the 10th minute to give Argentina the lead. Dan Ndoye equalized for Switzerland in the 67th minute.
Breel Embolo received a second yellow card for simulation in the 72nd minute after a VAR review overturned an initial foul call on Leandro Paredes. Portuguese referee João Pinheiro issued the red card, reducing Switzerland to 10 players. Embolo collapsed in tears and was consoled by teammates before leaving the pitch.
Julián Alvarez scored for Argentina in the 112th minute. Lautaro Martínez added a third goal in the 120th+1 minute. Argentina will face England in the semifinal. " Midfielder Remo Freuler said he did not understand the VAR decision and called on FIFA to explain it.
The result ended Switzerland's first World Cup quarterfinal appearance since 1954.
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