Santos vs Vasco de Gama: Yeferson Soteldo's showboating creates 28-man brawl, 6 sent off. Blow-by-blow account of what happened
Santos and Vasco de Gama. Santos were 3-1 up and 10 minutes into the second half, when winger Soteldo decided to have fun. When he received the ball on the left-hand side of the pitch, the winger jumped up on top of the ball and remained there for several seconds instead of picking out a pass.
Ferreira strong-arms Yeferson Soteldo
An irritated Vasco star Sebastian Ferreira strong-armed Soteldo on the ground and off the side of the pitch. This infuriated the Santos substitutes and they all leaped up off the bench in unison, sparking a 28-man brawl on the pitch. Former Inter Milan and Sevilla midfielder Gary Medel was upset with this and he threw himself into the thick of things and he was seen making his displeasure known. EX-West Ham and Marseille star Dimitri Payet also showed his displeasure.
Six players sent off
This chaos lasted for about five minutes, referee Anderson Daronco gave out six cards; three yellow and three red. Soteldo received a yellow card for his showboating, Ferreira was given a booking for his foul and Vasco's Joao Paulo was also cautioned. Medel, Santos pair Lucas Lima and Rodrigo Fernandez were also sent off. To rub salt in Vasco's wounds, Soteldo scored a goal later in the match to seal the home side's victory.
Santos ahead of Vasco
Santos have accrued 27 points from their opening 25 games and are 15th on the table of Serie A. They are one point better off and one position higher than Vasco. Vasco will host Sao Paulo on Saturday, October 7 at the Estadio Sao Januario. Santos will travel to Palmeiras a day later.
FAQs:
Q1. What did Yeferson Soteldo do that sparked the row?
A1. When Venezuelan footballer Yeferson Soteldo received the ball on the left-hand side of the pitch, instead
