The Argentina-Netherlands quarter-final clash had a moment of carnage after Leandro Paredes kicked the ball off the Dutch bench.
With the game 2-1 and a spot in the semi-finals at stake, the tension was palpable inside the Lusail Stadium and it all boiled over thanks to Juventus’ Leandro Paredes.
The midfielder made a hard tackle and then decided to kick the loose ball into the Dutch bench.
All the players on the bench rushed onto the pitch to confront Paredes and a scuffle ensued, adding another layer of drama to the clash.
Well that escalated quickly! ?#BBCFootball #BBCWorldCup pic.twitter.com/k2t1Or95gz
– BBC Sport (@BBCSport) December 9, 2022
OH MY ?
Are things HEATED between Argentina and the Netherlands? pic.twitter.com/7NXz93ts8x
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) December 9, 2022
?? 1-2 ?? Yellow for Leandro Paredes after this? Watch live now on @RTE2 and @RTEplayer: https://t.co/2a31t0nJdX? Live updates: https://t.co/WYLR1TyMV2#FifaWorldCup #NEDARG #rtsoccer pic.twitter.com/gDJMkBgaDh
– RTÉ Soccer (@RTEsoccer) December 9, 2022
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