Argentina Beats Switzerland 3-1 to Reach World Cup Semis as Embolo Red Card Sparks Row
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Updated · The New York Times · Jul 12
Argentina Beats Switzerland 3-1 to Reach World Cup Semis as Embolo Red Card Sparks Row
3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Jul 12
Summary
Julian Alvarez’s 112th-minute curler and Lautaro Martinez’s late finish sent Argentina past Switzerland 3-1 after Dan Ndoye had erased Alexis Mac Allister’s early opener.
The match turned in the 72nd minute when VAR overturned Leandro Paredes’ booking and sent off Breel Embolo for simulation under a 'mistaken identity' review.
Lionel Messi did not score for the first time this tournament but supplied his 10th World Cup assist, with Mac Allister heading in his corner inside 10 minutes.
Switzerland had exposed Argentina before the dismissal, and even with an extra man the holders looked vulnerable ahead of a semi-final against England on Wednesday.