Gary Lineker has blasted World Cup referee Antonio Mateu Lahoz for making "Mike Dean seem shy" due to his card-happy antics during the clash between Argentina and Netherlands.
Lahoz was the man in the middle for the feisty quarter-final affair which eventually saw Argentina progress to the next round after a penalty shootout. Argentina had led 2-0 until two late Wout Weghorst goals forced the game into extra time, before it was decided by spot kicks.
But whilst the game was full of action and talking points, it was Lahoz who ultimately stole the show. The official brandished his yellow card no fewer than 17 times throughout the whole contest, while several of his decisions were called into question - before he later sent off Netherlands' Denzel Dumfries after the final whistle.
