Balogun’s Red Card Incident vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina United States►2Bosnia and Herzegovina
Folarin Balogun received a controversial straight red card in the 64th minute of the United States’ 2–0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina in the World Cup Round of 32.
FOX Sports The Incident: While competing for the ball, Balogun tangled with Bosnian defender Tarik Muharemovic.
Super-slow-motion replays showed Balogun’s cleat coming down the back of Muharemovic’s leg and catching his ankle area.
TFolarin Balogun received a controversial straight red card in the 64th minute of the United States’ 2–0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina in the World Cup Round of 32.
The Incident: While competing for the ball, Balogun tangled with Bosnian defender Tarik Muharemovic.
Super-slow-motion replays showed Balogun’s cleat coming down the back of Muharemovic’s leg and catching his ankle area.
The VAR Review: Brazilian referee Raphael Claus did not initially issue a red card but quickly upgraded the sanction to a straight ejection after a formal look at the pitchside video monitor.
Newsday The Controversy: The call has sparked considerable debate. FOX rules analyst and former FIFA referee Mark Clattenburg noted on the broadcast that the contact lacked the high force or intent typically required for a red card, describing it as an accidental “stepping action.
