World Cup 2022: Argentina and Netherlands charged by FIFA after bad-tempered quarter-final

World Cup 2022: Argentina and Netherlands charged by FIFA after bad-tempered quarter-final

By Rashika Kumar
Sunday 11/12/2022
Photo:Arise

FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against Argentina and the Netherlands after their bad-tempered 2022 World Cup quarter final.

The camps of both sides clashed during a feisty encounter which saw the Dutch come from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 before Argentina won 4-3 on penalties.

Spanish referee Antonio Mateu Lahoz issued 18 yellows cards - a World Cup record - in the game.

Dutch right-back Denzel Dumfries was sent off after picking up two bookings.

FIFA says its disciplinary committee had opened proceedings against Argentina "due to potential breaches of articles 12 (misconduct of players and officials) and 16 (order and security at matches)".

They adds the disciplinary committee has opened proceedings against the Dutch Football Association due to potential breaches of article 12 of the FIFA disciplinary code in relation to the same match."

Meanwhile, in semi finals Argentina will take on Croatia at 7am on Wednesday while France takes on Morocco at 7am on Thursday.

Source: BBC Sports


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