📹 Série B: Defender goes viral after slapping opponent in the face

Friday (3) was the talk of the town in Brazil’s Série B football due to some regrettable scenes.

Defender Edson was sent off at the 41st minute of the first half during his team Botafogo-SP’s 2-0 defeat against Coritiba and, in response, slapped Zeca from the opposing team in the face.

The situation happened right after a VAR review, which sent the player off for an elbow on Coutinho during the play.

Check out the slap in the play below!

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After the incident, players from both teams exchanged shoves.

Shortly after, referee Jonathan Pinheiro managed to restore order and the match continued.

It’s worth noting that at the time of the incident, Coritiba, the home team, was already leading 2-0.

Goals by Gustavo Coutinho and Iury Castilho.

With this result, Coxa regained the lead in Série B, with 53 points.

You can find more details about the match here.

Featured photo: Reproduction X/@SportsCenterBR

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