Belgium defender sent off in World Cup vs Iran
Belgium defender Nathan Ngoy was sent off during a World Cup match against Iran after a defensive error led to a red card for denying a goal-scoring opportunity. The match ended in a 0-0 draw, leaving both teams with two points in the group stage.
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World Cup matches are high-stakes international events that impact national morale and global sports rankings.
Hear this story Nathan Ngoy had a nightmare World Cup moment against Iran on Sunday, earning a straight red card after a terrible error on a back pass.
The report provides a factual account of a sporting event and explains the rules applied by the referee.
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