Matheus Cunha reveals the extent of his injuries following horrific karate-kick tackle by goalkeeper Alexander Dominguez during Ecuador’s draw with Brazil in World Cup Qualifier
- Matheus Cunha showed the extent of his injuries after being studded in the neck
- Alexander Dominguez karate-kicked him during Ecuador’s 1-1 draw with Brazil
- The goalkeeper, 34, was sent off in the 15th minute for the horrendous challenge
- Cunha shared a picture of the cuts on his neck and chest following the fixture
Matheus Cunha has revealed the extent of his injuries after being studded in the neck following Alexander Dominguez’s karate-kick tackle on Thursday evening.
The goalkeeper – who plays for Uruguayan Primera Division club Cerro Largo – was sent off in the 15th minute of Ecuador’s 1-1 draw with Brazil for what can only be described as a horrendous challenge.
Dominguez came charging off his line to intercept Fred’s pass to Cunha but instead of connecting with the ball, he made sickening contact with the striker’s neck instead.
Matheus Cunha has revealed the extent of his injuries after being studded in the neck following Alexander Dominguez’s karate-kick tackle on Thursday evening (above)
VAR quickly intervened and told Colombian referee Wilmar Roldan that Dominguez’s tackle was worthy of a red card.
As a result, Dominguez was given his marching orders in the 15th minute of Ecuador’s World Cup Qualifier.
Despite the nature of the challenge, Cunha was able to continue on until he was replaced by Gabriel Barbosa in the 78th-minute.
However, he took to social media to reveal the extent of his injuries after the game. The gruesome picture detailed the cuts to his neck and chest.
The goalkeeper – who plays for Uruguayan Primera Division club Cerro Largo – was sent off in the 15th minute of Ecuador’s 1-1 draw with Brazil for the horrendous challenge
Cunha took to social media to reveal the extent of his injuries after the game. The gruesome picture detailed the cuts to his neck and chest (above)
Dominguez was not the only player to be shown a red card for a rash challenge on Thursday evening.
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson looked set to head down the tunnel after denying a goalscoring opportunity on the half-hour mark.
Alisson caught Enner Valencia in the head with a high boot and was shown a red card by Roldan.
However, the Colombian referee consulted the pitchside monitor and downgraded the initial red card to yellow as the video footage showed the keeper had kicked the ball first.
Alisson was also shown a second yellow card in stoppage time after appearing to punch Ecuador’s Ayrton Preciado in the head.
However, VAR intervened and saved the Liverpool goalkeeper for a second time in the game.
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson avoided a red card for his challenge on Enner Valencia (above)
