Brazil captain and legend, sent off against La Roja for a harsh tackle on Olga Carmona, has received a heavy sanction that would keep her out of the semi-finals in Paris: Brazil appeals
Marta was sent off against Spain for a harsh tackle on Olga Carmona
Martha She was expelled five days ago, in the Spain-Brazil valid for passage to the quarter-finals of the Olympic Games, after a hard tackle on Olga Carmona that earned her a red card and the sanction imposed on him by the disciplinary committee of the FIFA This would keep her out of the semi-final match between the two teams on Tuesday. If nothing goes wrong, the legendary 38-year-old will have to serve a two-match ban and will miss the important match against La Roja.
In Brazil, they were hoping that the Orlando Pride midfielder would be given one match, which she did yesterday in Brazil’s victory over France. But she has been given two and the Seleçao intend to appeal the ban so that Marta can be in the vital semi-final match against Montse Tomé’s team, who also qualified yesterday after beating Colombia on penalties.
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The CBF has activated its legal department to try to appeal the decision of the FIFA disciplinary committee, but there is still no definitive answer. Brazil will face Spain in Marseille next Tuesday.
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