Sergino Dest took to Instagram to apologize after being sent off in the U.S. men's national team's 2-1 loss to Trinidad & Tobago on Monday.

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Dest sent off for arguing with refereeDefender apologizes for 'immature' behaviorU.S. loses, but qualifies for Copa AmericaGettyWHAT HAPPENED?

Dest was sent off in the first half of the 2-1 defeat, leaving his team with it all to do after an inexcusable red card. The defender was having a solid game at the time of his dismissal, having already assisted Antonee Robinson's opener. The Barcelona fullback was shown a red card with his team up a goal from that opener and, more importantly, up 4-0 on aggregate. Dest appeared frustrated with a decision and, after a stoppage in play, hoofed the ball into the stands. After being given a yellow card, he continued to yell at the referee, blowing kisses at the official before being sent off.

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Dest's teammates were noticeably angry at the defender, with Tim Ream and Matt Turner both seen yelling at him after his dismissal. Dest's exit left the U.S. with plenty of hard running to do and, just moments after, they conceded a goal to make it 1-1. After the match, Gregg Berhalter and Ream blasted the defender for his behavior, although the coach said that the team will welcome Dest back after he apologized for his mistake.

WHAT DEST SAID

"I want to apologize to my Teammates, Staff, Fans and whole nation for my behaviour," Dest wrote on Instagram. "It was unacceptable, Selfish and immature I let my team down! It’s something I have to learn from and it won’t happen again!"

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Dest is the first player to claim an assist before being shown a red card in the same game since he accomplished the same feat in the Nations League win over Mexico earlier this year.