Mario Mandzukic was sent off from the touchline as Argentina romped to a 2-0 lead towards Croatia in the World Cup semi-final.
- Mandzukic sent off on touchline
- Caught up in complaints over penalty
- Croatia fall behind to Argentina
WHAT HAPPENED? Among the chaos of complaints and appeals that adopted Argentina being awarded a penalty half an hour into their World Cup semi-final, Croatia assistant coach Mandzukic obtained his marching orders on the touchline.
WHY WAS HE SENT OFF? Croatian gamers protested the choice on the pitch, which resulted in Mateo Kovacic getting booked. Meanwhile, Mandzukic and different teaching workers continued their complaints on the sidelines, with the previous striker being sent off for his appeals.
THE REACTION: