Uruguay's ugly World Cup exit explodes as Darwin Nunez sees touchline bust-up
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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesDarwin NúñezUruguay was reduced to 10 men in the final stages of its World Cup clash with Spain as Agustin Canobbio was shown a straight red card for a reckless challenge on Pau CubarsiUruguay's World Cup clash against Spain ended in chaos with a red card and touchline scuffle(Image: Getty Images)The World Cup encounter between Spain and Uruguay descended into chaos during its closing stages, with Agustin Canobbio receiving a straight red card for a horrific tackle.Former Liverpool star Darwin Nunez watched on as Canobbio got his marching orders. The 27-year-old had been involved in multiple flashpoints before his dismissal for a dangerous challenge on Pau Cubarsi.
He was lucky to escape punishment earlier in the World Cup match for several poor tackles and his response to Nico Williams' collision with Nicolas de la Cruz.The latter was among four players booked before Canobbio's sending-off, with referee Ismail Elfath managing to maintain the game's momentum, despite Spain's frustration.Ultimately, he had little option but to dismiss Canobbio as he lunged into a tackle on Cubarsi, with Marc Cucurella amongst those incensed by the incident.As he departed the pitch, the two dugouts erupted, with Canobbio attempting to re-enter the playing area to persist with his protests against the decision.The final whistle sounded shortly after the confrontation, with Canobbio moving toward the match officials before his colleagues pulled him away from the tense situation.Canobbio was sent off late on(Image: Getty Images)It has proven a particularly calamitous tournament for Marcelo Bielsa's players, who failed to overcome both Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia.They also suffered the loss of Manuel Ugarte to injury, with goalkeeper Fernando Muslera likewise requesting to be substituted, according to Bielsa, after his mistake that led to Spain's goal."I am responsible for this disappointment," said Bielsa after Friday's game."Obviously, I don't need to define this performance... if you ask me how my time [with the national team] will be remembered, it is a tenure that left nothing behind."I leave nothing to Uruguayan football, because any contribution I might make to a country where I have worked for three years fails to take root if results aren't achieved."Uruguay's inability to secure any points against Spain meant Cape Verde finished as the runner-up and progressed to the knockout stages.A round of 32 clash with World Cup holder Argentina awaits Cape Verde.The latest batch of results has also guaranteed that Ghana, England, and Egypt cannot be eliminated.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.FIFA World CupLiverpool FCDarwin Núñez