The night then went from bad to worse as Amrabat got sent off 'twice' in quick succession.
Morocco and Manchester United midfielder Sofyan Amrabat received a 'double sending off' during Morroco's Africa Cup of Nations 2-0 defeat to South Africa in the Round of 16 on Tuesday.
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At 1-0, the Moroccans had a chance to level it, but PSG defender Achraf Hakimi failed to convert.
The night then went from bad to worse as Amrabat got sent off 'twice' in quick succession.
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Following a reckless challenge he made as the last defender for Morroco, the referee was quick to award a second yellow and red card to the player.
However, after a VAR check gave Amrabat some hope and his team belief that they could steal an equaliser, the second yellow was upgraded to a straight red.
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