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Zuqui and Palavecino learn their punishments for red cards against Ñublense
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Zuqui and Palavecino learn their punishments for red cards against Ñublense

From Cooperativa · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Official statement Outcome reported
  • Fernando Zuqui and Matías Palavecino of Universidad Católica received suspensions.
  • Zuqui was banned for two matches due to a direct red card for serious foul play.
  • Palavecino received a one-match ban following a second yellow card.

Universidad Católica's Fernando Zuqui and Matías Palavecino have been sanctioned by the ANFP's Disciplinary Tribunal following their ejections in the team's loss to Ñublense. The suspensions were announced on Tuesday, impacting the team's upcoming matches.

Argentine midfielder Fernando Zuqui received a two-match ban. His expulsion came early in the game, just seven minutes in, after a direct red card for a severe tackle on Matías Plaza. Referee Diego Flores cited "serious foul play" in his report, detailing that Zuqui "struck the opponent's Achilles tendon with the sole of his foot using excessive force."

With this suspension, Zuqui will miss the pending match against Coquimbo Unido, scheduled for Wednesday, and the subsequent game against O'Higgins. Matías Palavecino, also an Argentine player, was handed a one-match suspension. His dismissal resulted from receiving two yellow cards during the match, with the second caution occurring late in the game.

struck the opponent's Achilles tendon with the sole of his foot using excessive force.

— Diego Flores, RefereeDescribing the foul that led to Zuqui's direct red card.
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Originally published by Cooperativa in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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