Watch: Chile, Inter Milan Star Arturo Vidal Penalized For Kicking Kung Fu In The Face Of Opponent In FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifiers

Chile and Inter Milan star Arturo Vidal was sent off during the match against Ecuador in the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying round for kicking the opponent in the face. Trying to receive a long pass near Ecuador’s penalty area, the midfielder managed to get close to the ball and hit the opponent’s face. Although Vidal’s reaction showed that it was an accidental action, he had to receive a red card from the referee because of this incident. Here is a video of Vidal’s kung fu kick:

expulsado Arturo Vidal en Chile tras una tremenda patada hacia Félix Torres pic.twitter.com/Kzf3iSgI28

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Being sent off had a big impact on Ecuador’s 2-0 win at the Estadio San Carlos de Apoquindo. Pervis Estupinan put his side ahead in the ninth minute, followed by Vidal getting a red card in the 13th minute.

Playing with 10 men, Chile could not find an equalizer and Moises Caicedo sealed the victory for Ecuador with a goal in injury time.

With the loss, Chile’s chances of overcoming Qatar are getting less and less and they are sixth in the CONMEBOL qualifying group with 16 points. Brazil and Argentina have qualified with Ecuador looking to consolidate third place.

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Meanwhile, the final automatic qualifying spot will be contested by five teams (including Chile), separated by just two points.

Only Venezuela, the team ranked last in the group of 10 teams, did not have a place to participate in the World Cup.