US Forward Folarin Balogun Reacts to Red Card in World Cup Knockout Game
A VAR review ruled Folarin Balogun’s foul serious, and FIFA’s automatic suspension will keep him out of the Belgium match.
- On Wednesday, July 1, the United States Men's National Team defeated Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 in World Cup Round of 16 play, advancing despite striker Folarin Balogun receiving a red card in the 64th minute.
- The dismissal followed a collision between Balogun and Bosnia-Herzegovina defender Tarik Muharemovic during play; referee Raphael Claus issued the card after VAR review deemed the contact a 'serious foul.'
- Coach Mauricio Pochettino argued the foul was 'never a red card,' citing accidental contact, while rules analyst Christina Unkel called it an 'orange zone' decision that should not have been reviewed.
- Balogun must sit out Monday's Round of 16 match against Belgium, as FIFA regulations state referee decisions on match play are final and cannot be appealed under Article 9.6.
- The U.S. faces Belgium on Monday, July 6, in the Round of 16; a victory would tie the team's best World Cup finish since 1930, though Balogun's absence weakens the attacking lineup.
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USA's Folarin Balogun criticizes referee's red card in first comments since controversial ruling – Democratic Accent
The United States is currently gearing up to play its biggest game in program history without arguably its top performer of this World Cup. Folarin Balogun will have to sit out Monday’s Round of 16 matchup against Belgium after receiving a red card on an incidental, yet ugly-looking, play. In going for a loose ball, Balogun and an opponent got incidentally tangled up to the point where Balogun stepped on the opponent’s ankle, causing it to roll …
USA's Folarin Balogun criticizes referee's red card in first comments since controversial ruling
The United States is currently gearing up to play its biggest game in program history without arguably its top performer of this World Cup.Folarin Balogun will have to sit out Monday's Round of 16 matchup against Belgium after receiving a red card on an incidental, yet ugly-looking, play.In going for a loose ball, Balogun and an opponent got incidentally tangled up to the point where Balogun stepped on the opponent's ankle, causing it to roll aw…
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