Juventude HubJuventude draws with Internacional 1-1 and Ruschel is sent off. The Juventude defender Alan Ruschel was red-carded for punching a fan who invaded the pitch.
What happened?
Referee Rodrigo José Pereira de Lima sent off Ruschel after reviewing the incident on VAR. The fan, who was wearing an Internacional jacket, invaded the pitch after a missed penalty by striker Enner Valencia.
Why is this important for Juventude?
Ruschel's red card may affect the team in the next match. The defender will miss the first game of the Copa do Brasil round of 16.
What's next?
Juventude qualified for the Copa do Brasil round of 16 and awaits the draw to find out their next opponent.
| Date | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 14/07/2024 | Internacional | 1-1 |
Defender Alan Ruschel also spoke about the incident. 'I found myself in a situation I've never experienced before. I was trying to prevent a colleague from being attacked and I ended up getting sent off.', said Ruschel.
