Colombia’s Daniel Munoz Ejected After Elbowing Uruguayan Player In The Chest During Copa America Semifinals

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Colombia’s Daniel Munoz jeopardized his team’s Copa America run after a couple of boneheaded decisions vs Uruguay on Wednesday night.

In the first half of the team’s game against Uruguay, Munoz got his first yellow card after sliding into his opponent.

Before halftime, Munoz got himself ejected when he received his second yellow card for elbowing A Uruguayan player in the chest while arguing a call.

Munoz pleaded with the ref, claiming he was getting pinched in the ribs before elbowing the Uruguayan player, but was still given a red card.

Colombia will now have to play with ten players for the rest of the game while up one goal.