Matheus Cunha restrained by Wolves workers after wild purple card for punch, kick and headbutt
Wolves star Matheus Cunha had to be restrained by club staff after he lost his head in wild fashion as he was sent off for headbutting, kicking and swinging at Bournemouth defender Milos Kerkez
Wolves star Matheus Cunha had to be restrained by club staff after losing his head in wild fashion after being sent off.
The Brazilian went from hero to zero for the Old Gold in their FA Cup 5th round tie away at Bournemouth on Saturday. The Cherries had taken the lead in the first-half before an eight minute VAR check ruled out a second goal for the hosts.
Wolves responded in the second-half with Cunha smashing home a stunning effort from over 25 yards out into the top corner. The game went to extra-time and was on the verge of penalties when Cunha dramatically took himself out of the running to take a spot kick.
Cunha had his shirt pulled by Milos Kerkez and snapped as he swung at the Hungarian defender before pushing Kerkez to the floor. The forward then proceeded to kick his opponent on the floor and then headbutted him for good measure when Kerkez returned to his feet.
Wolves players had to pull Cunha away from the situation, where referee Sam Barrott issued a red card.
Cunha then incredibly refused to leave the pitch as he argued with the fourth official, seeing members of the Molineux club’s coaching staff forced to restrain him before he reluctantly headed down the tunnel.
The Brazilian’s outburst will see him serve a four-game ban for violent conduct and it being his second dismissal of the season. Cunha had seen red earlier in the season when he pulled the glasses off an Ipswich staff member in December. He was handed a three-game suspension, later reduced to two.
Cunha has been heavily linked with a major move in the transfer window, with Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester United all among the clubs linked with a move. Time will tell what his latest outburst means for his chances of securing a lucrative deal away from Molineux.
