Brazil beat Chile (1-0) this Saturday and qualified for the semi-finals of the Copa America. The Seleçao got scared and even finished the match at ten after the logical expulsion of Gabriel Jesus for a kick in the face of an opponent.
Gabriel Jesus gave everything to help Brazil beat Chile this Saturday in the Copa America quarter-finals (1-0). The Seleçao and Manchester City striker even did too much in the match played in front of his home crowd in Rio de Janeiro. Moments after the opening of the scoring by the Lyonnais Lucas Paqueta, the Auriverde striker was sent off for a reckless gesture.
Jesus does not dispute
Unintentionally, since he keeps his eyes on the ball all the time, Gabriel Jesus tried to achieve acrobatic control on an aerial balloon coming from behind. In order to win his duel with his opponent, the Brazilian striker flew forward. Problem, Eugenio Mena did not withdraw and took the foot of Gabriel Jesus right on the face.
Without even using the video, the referee logically decided to issue a red card to expel the international auriverde to 45 selections. Aware of the danger of his uncontrolled gesture, Gabriel Jesus immediately left the pitch without contesting the official’s decision. The unfortunate Eugenio Pena was finally able to take his place and finish the match with Chile.
Jesus apologized but could miss the end of the tournament
Following his expulsion, Gabriel Jesus will automatically miss the Copa America semi-final between Brazil and Peru on the night of Monday to Tuesday next (one in the morning in France). But due to the violence of the gesture made by the Brazilian striker, he could also see his sanction increased by CONMEBOL.
After the meeting, Gabriel Jesus posted an apology message on social media. “Qualified! I unfortunately made a mistake that could have been detrimental to the team, wrote the goalscorer for City and Seleçao on Twitter. But this group has shown its strength. I apologize to my companions and I will always continue to try to learn from my mistakes. Relieved to know that Mena is doing well. We are going to semifinals! “
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