The opening half hour of Tunisia’s clash with Mali was marked by heavy refereeing action, with four yellow cards and one red card shown in quick succession.
Tensions rose early as the referee booked players from both sides, issuing four cautions before the match had settled into a steady rhythm.
The situation escalated further when a Mali player was sent off inside the first 30 minutes, leaving his team to complete the rest of the game a man down.
The flurry of cards shaped the tempo of the contest, forcing both teams to adjust their approach as the match continued under increased pressure and tighter discipline.
