Iraq star despatched off for ‘grass-eating’ celebration mocking opponents in Asian Cup
Iraq star Aymen Hussein was despatched off for his grass consuming celebration – and his nation have been knocked out of the Asian Cup moments later.
The striker emphatically blasted his nation right into a 2-1 lead of their quarter-final conflict in opposition to Jordan. With Iran seemingly having one foot within the final eight, he mimicked the Jordanian celebrations of the first-half, which noticed 5 of their gamers crouch down and eat grass from the turf they have been enjoying on after Yazan Al-Naimat gave them the lead.
While he and his team-mates might have been chuckling, his pleasure turned to horror because the referee gave him a second yellow card after which a subsequent purple.
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Hussein was completely flabbergasted when he watched the purple come out from the referee’s again pocket. He and several other different gamers protested the choice, however he made the dreaded trudge off the pitch regardless.
With Iraq’s lead a slender one purpose, the second rejuvenated the Jordanian workforce, who instantly cranked up the stress. Jesus Casas’ aspect thought they’d survived the stress after they introduced their lead into added time.
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However, they have been solely lured right into a false sense of safety, as Jordan got here roaring again with a ninety fifth minute equaliser from Yazan Al-Arab after which a unprecedented 97th minute winner from Nizal Al-Rashdan. The unbelievable end provoked pleasure and astonishment across the stands.
In the Iraqi camp, it was nothing however fury and bewilderment, notably as Jordan celebrated their first purpose within the opening interval with precisely the identical celebration.
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“The red card changed the course of the game,” Casas stated. “In any major tournament players always celebrate scoring. The referee cannot give a red card for this.
“We all noticed Jordan celebrating the identical manner and no card was given. The timing of the purple card prevented us from making defensive substitutions as we had already made modifications.”
