World Cup VAR review: Embolo sent off as Ream's 'm...

In a dramatic turn of events during the World Cup group stage match between Switzerland and Cameroon, striker Breel Embolo was sent off after a VAR-assisted review on the advice of the on-field referee. The incident unfolded in the 48th minute when US defender Matt Turner appeared to be fouled by a Cameroon player in the box, with Turner's teammate and fellow defender Matt Miazga subsequently clashing with Cameroon's goalkeeper Devis Epassy.

According to VAR protocol, the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) reviewed the incident and consulted with the on-field referee, who decided to award the penalty and send off the Cameroon player responsible for the tackle. However, in a separate incident involving the same teams, US defender Tim Ream was involved in a VAR review that raised eyebrows in the football community.

Ream was initially given a yellow card for a foul on a Swiss player, but the VAR review overturned the decision, with the referee ultimately issuing a red card to the Swiss player instead. The decision sparked controversy, with many questioning the inconsistency in the application of VAR protocol. While the referee was correct in overturning the initial yellow card, the subsequent decision to send off the Swiss player on the advice of the VAR team has left many scratching their heads.

The VAR review process has been a hot topic of debate throughout the World Cup, with many critics questioning the accuracy and consistency of the system. As the tournament progresses, it will be interesting to see how the VAR team adapts to the unique challenges of the World Cup and how the referees and players adjust to the ever-changing landscape of the game.