The Conmebol Qualifiers are known for being one of the most intense competitions on the planet. And that includes the reckless manner in which many of the South American players choose to approach each play.
But it seems that Ecuador and Brazil took that to the next level during their World Cup Qualifier game on Matchday 15. Early in the first half, before the clock hit the 30 minutes, referee Wilmar Roldan showed the red card three times – but the last one, against Allison, was overturned after a VAR revision.
Ecuador goalkeeper Alexander Dominguez, however,was the first to be sent off in what will be a day to forget for the 34-year-old. Minutes later, Emersonalso saw the red card.
Ecuador’s Dominguez sent off for ugly foul on Matheus Cunha
Dominguez got off to a poor start as he made a mistake coming out for a cross that resulted in the visitors’ opening goal. Instead of making up for that mistake, he left his team down to ten men for an ugly challenge on Matheus Cunha. Check out the video of the foul here.
Martin O'Donnell is a bilingual sports writer fluent in English and Spanish, currently serving as the Managing Editor of World Soccer Talk while continuing in his role as Managing Editor of Bolavip. He began his journey with Bolavip in February 2021, making a name for himself through comprehensive coverage of multiple sports, including soccer, with a specialty in original content and real-time reporting of major events such as the World Cup and UEFA Champions League finals. In June 2024, Martin took on the role of Subeditor, where he excelled in overseeing the publication of stories, assisting staff writers, and ensuring content quality. His prior experience includes managing social media for CONMEBOL Libertadores and Sudamericana in English and Spanish, as well as reporting on Brazilian soccer for Sambafoot. In May 2025, Martin became Managing Editor of Bolavip, where he leads the team, drives the website's growth, and oversees content focused on sports news, analysis, interviews, and exclusive coverage. In November 2026, he expanded his editorial responsibilities by joining World Soccer Talk as Managing Editor, bringing his extensive experience in sports journalism and editorial leadership to the role.
