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In a recent FA Cup match that saw Manchester City advance to the round of 16 with a 1-0 victory over Tottenham, tensions flared between Brazilian striker Richarlison and Croatian internationals Mateo Kovačić and Joško Gvardiol.
The only goal of the match was scored by Nathan Ake in the 88th minute, marking a significant win for City.
The conflict began when Kovačić received a yellow card in the 56th minute for a foul on Destiny Udogie, leading to a verbal altercation with Richarlison. The situation escalated about thirty minutes later when Richarlison committed a reckless foul on Gvardiol. This incident provoked a heated response from the Croatian defender, who pushed Richarlison to the ground, resulting in a yellow card for Gvardiol.
Both Croatian players, Kovacić and Gvardiol, played the entire match and were crucial in their team's performance, despite receiving yellow cards. The confrontation with Richarlison added an intense and competitive edge to the game, highlighting the high stakes and emotions involved in the FA Cup.