Information reaching Kossyderrickent has it that Lauren James given red card after tackle and stepping on Michelle Alozie back during England vs Nigeria game.
James, one of the brightest performers of the World Cup so far, initially earned herself a caution for stomping on the back of opponent Michelle Alozie as she rose to her feet following a tough collision between the pair towards the end of regulation time.
However, after further review, referee Melissa Paola Borjas Pastrana upgraded it from a yellow card to a red, for violent conduct. James will automatically be suspended for England’s quarterfinal against either Colombia or Jamaica, but a FIFA panel may decide to increase the punishment.
The offence means James, 21, will be suspended for England’s quarter-final game against Colombia or Jamaica.
But James may yet miss more than one game, if FIFA decides to extend her ban.
The rules for the World Cup state: “If players or team officials are sent off as a result of a direct or indirect red card, they will automatically be suspended from their team’s subsequent match. In addition, further sanctions may be imposed by the FIFA Disciplinary Committee.”
The incident happened with the game goalless and heading towards extra time.
A further 30 minutes failed to yield a breakthrough but England won the shootout 4-2, with Chloe Kelly scoring the decisive kick.
