Everton followers had been left completely fuming after Dominic Calvert-Lewin was proven a straight purple card for a really delicate foul of their FA Cup third spherical conflict with Crystal Palace.
The 26-year-old slid in to nick the ball away from Palace star Nathaniel Clyne, who went tumbling to the ground in theatrical vogue. Calvert-Lewin’s foot was off the bottom as he reached Clyne, however contact with the defender was minimal.
Regardless, referee Chris Kavanagh was referred to as over to the monitor to examine it, and after reviewing the incident in super-incriminating slow-motion, he determined to point out the England striker the very first purple card of his profession.
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Incensed, Toffees followers rushed to social media to criticise Cavanagh’s resolution, with one individual branding it “the softest VAR red card” in historical past. Another raged: “Football is broken.”
A 3rd fumed: “There’s an infinite number of parallel universes and in none of them is that a red card what a disgraceful decision. A fourth added: “That’s a really delicate purple card, sure the studs had been up, however he hardly touched Clyne, he brushed his leg.”
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Speaking concerning the resolution after the sport, Everton captain Seamus Coleman mentioned: “Listen, when you slow it down it’s going to look worse. From where I was it was a great tackle. I’ve seen the replay, as soon as the ref goes over to the screen he’s going to give a red card. For me it’s not a red card. It’s another decision that has gone against us that maybe won’t get talked about.”
The purple card was the one actual second of fervour within the match because the groups performed out a muted 0-0 draw, forcing a replay at Goodison Park later within the month. The additional recreation is the very last thing both aspect will need, significantly given the excessive likelihood of each groups getting dragged right into a relegation scrap this season.
Calvert-Lewin will now face a three-game home ban, although the punishment may very well be lowered if Everton attraction the choice.