With emotions running high after a 5-3 victory for Paraguay on penalties, players and staff from both sides were involved in an unruly scuffle. Martino had himself already been sent off during the match for dissent and he saw his side reduced to 10 men following the dismissal of Dario Veron.
As a result, Martino, who has been coach of the national team since 2006, will have to watch Sunday's final against neighbours Uruguay from the stands.