In a heated Copa Libertadores match, Vasco da Gama faced off against Fortaleza, and tensions between Philippe Coutinho and Marinho boiled over. The two players clashed on the field, exchanging blows that ultimately led to their ejection from the game. Coutinho was given a straight red card for his part in the altercation. The incident began when Coutinho elbowed Marinho, who retaliated with a slap to Coutinho’s face.
A surprising display of sportsmanship
As they left the field, the two players were seen reconciling. They walked off together, arm in arm, leaving the drama of the match behind. A video shared on social media showed the moment the former adversaries settled their differences.
- Coutinho and Marinho were both red-carded after their altercation.
- The incident occurred during a Copa Libertadores match.
- Vasco da Gama ultimately lost the match.
The scene served as a reminder that, despite the intensity of competition, respect and camaraderie can prevail among athletes. As one observer noted on social media, the important thing is that everything ended well.
After being ejected, Marinho and Philippe Coutinho left the field shaking things up.
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