USA vs Mexico: Trouble break out as four players are sent off and match stopped

Four red cards dished out by the referee during the game between USA and Mexico

USA vs Mexico: Trouble break out as four players are sent off and match stopped

Stephen Oladehinde 15:25 - 16.06.2023

Four players were dismissed in major brawls during the CONCACAF Nations League semifinal between the USA and Mexico.

Both teams faced off for a chance to qualify for the final of the CONCACAF but a lot of incidents led to a disruption during the game.

Players from both teams were sent off during the game for rough tackles, challenges and fighting during the game.

A horrible homophobic shout that could be heard in the audience was also a result of the entire episode.

USA vs Mexico CONCACAF semi final
USA vs Mexico CONCACAF semi final

How it happened 

The brawl started with a nasty kick from Cesar Montes on Arsenal's Folarin Balogun in the 69th minute of the game which led to a series of red cards.

According to reports from the Sun, the horrific challenge caused a tremendous commotion, and McKennie, who spent last season's loan season at Leeds, was also given a red card.

Following a second large altercation in the match's closing moments, Arteaga and Dest were given their matching order by the referee.

Arteaga and Dest sent off by the referee
Arteaga and Dest sent off by the referee

Sections of the Las Vegas Allegiant Stadium were filled with angry spectators who were tossing drinks and homophobic epithets.

The USA makes it to the final despite the incident

Ricardo Pepi's goal and two goals from Chelsea winger Christian Pulisic helped the US secure a mouthwatering matchup with Canada on Monday.

During an interview after the game as reported by the Sun, Pulisic said, "It's a great scoreline for us, it's a big win and we're into the finals. But the game didn't need to turn into all the madness that it did.

"They really need to control the game much more. It's sad. And now we're missing two good players just because everyone's losing their heads. I'm a little bit upset but at the end of the day we're in the final."

Pulisic scores for USA against Mexico
Pulisic scores for USA against Mexico

The final is set to be played on Monday as the USA faces Canada for the CONCACAF Nations League trophy.