Juventude HubJuventude advanced to the Copa do Brasil quarterfinals after drawing with Internacional 1-1. However, the team lost defender Alan Ruschel to a red card.
What happened?
Referee Rodrigo José Pereira de Lima ejected Ruschel after the player punched an Internacional fan who invaded the field.
Why is this important for Juventude?
Ruschel's expulsion left Juventude with one less player on the field and may affect the team in upcoming matches.
What comes next?
Juventude awaits the draw to learn its opponent in the Copa do Brasil quarterfinals.
| Date | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday | Internacional | 1-1 |
Ruschel admitted he was wrong and apologized for his actions. 'I found myself in a situation I had never experienced before. I was trying to prevent a colleague from being attacked and ended up getting expelled', said the player.
