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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
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Agencies and Jeff Rueter

Hayes describes ‘experience I will never forget’ as Brazil given eight red cards in loss to USWNT

Emma Sears of the United States competes for the ball with Isabela of Brazil during their friendly match on Tuesday at Arena Castelão in Fortaleza, Brazil.
Emma Sears of the United States competes for the ball with Isabela of Brazil during Tuesday’s match. Photograph: Brad Smith/USSF/Getty Images

United States manager Emma Hayes said she had “an experience I will never forget” after her side’s bad-tempered 1-0 win over Brazil in Fortaleza saw the home team handed eight red cards.

Brazil head coach Arthur Elias and three members of his staff were dismissed towards the end of the second half before police in riot gear surrounded the match officials on the pitch at full-time after further flashpoints.

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