On July 7th, in the quarterfinals of the Copa América, Uruguay and Brazil were deadlocked at 0-0 at halftime. The two teams combined for a total of 18 fouls, with the referee showing only one yellow card.
Uruguay started the match by setting the physical tone, committing 13 fouls in the first half. Several tactical fouls went unpunished, causing frustration among the Brazilian coaching staff.
In response, Brazil also upped its intensity, and it was Paqueta who picked up the game’s first yellow card.
Overall, however, the Argentine referee, Herrera, seemed intent on allowing both sides to play more aggressively, refraining from excessively using red or yellow cards to control the match.
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