Baptista, who had just sped up, fell to the ground like a galloping wild horse that had been tripped by a tripwire.
The football also rolled out of the end line. At the same time, deafening boos rang out from the stands of the Juan Pis Stadium.
Amidst the deafening boos, the most eye-catching thing was that the whistle in the referee's mouth was immediately blown.
Seeing this scene, the Sevilla manager, Caparos, stood up from his seat and looked into the field. Then, the old manager waved his fist in celebration.
Almost at the same time, Li Ang flew into a rage on the sidelines and threw the tactical board in his hand to the ground.
The reason why the two managers were so agitated was that the referee, Gomes, who was refereeing the game, ran into the penalty area and pointed his finger at the penalty spot.
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"Look at the direction Gomes is pointing at … This is a penalty kick! This is a penalty kick! "
"Hierro tried to stop Baptista, but his tackle in the end knocked the Brazilian down! This is a penalty kick! The foul was in the penalty area, so there is no problem with a penalty kick! "
As the commentator said, the referee awarded a penalty kick, a penalty kick that was not controversial.
The Sporting de Gijón players were agitated by the decision. They surrounded the referee and wanted to explain to him that Hierro's foul was actually outside the penalty area. It was just that Baptista fell in the penalty area … Of course, they did not have any evidence, but what if they fooled the referee?! Although this possibility was less than one in ten thousand, they still had to fight for it!
However, the referee's attitude was firm. He ignored the protests of the Sporting de Gijón players. His hands kept moving outwards, indicating for the Sporting de Gijón players to disperse. In this way, he separated the crowd and walked towards the Sporting de Gijón captain, Hierro, who had just gotten up from the ground. At the same time, he took out a sign from his pocket and showed it to Hierro: red!
Hierro's expression immediately changed. The moment he shoveled the ball, he realized that something was wrong. He had misjudged his opponent's speed. Then, when he saw Baptista fall in the penalty area, Hierro closed his eyes in pain. He knew that he could not run away from the penalty kick.
Then, Hierro guessed what kind of card he would receive. For such a foul in the penalty area, he would definitely receive a card, but the difference was whether it was a yellow card or a red card. Judging from Hierro's foul action, either a yellow card or a red card would be acceptable. It all depended on how the referee decided to sentence him. However, considering that the game had only been going on for less than ten minutes, and considering the balance of the game, the referee would generally be lenient if both a yellow card and a red card were acceptable. Therefore, the possibility of a yellow card was relatively high.
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Hierro thought that he would receive a yellow card. Under normal circumstances, this was the punishment that the referee would choose.
Therefore, when he saw that the referee had actually shown him a red card, his entire face changed.
Penalty and red card!
The game had only been going on for nine minutes. As the team's captain, he was sent off with a red card just like that. He even gave the opponent a penalty kick!
The 36-year-old veteran, Hierro, urgently defended himself to the referee. He did not deny that he had committed a foul. He only emphasized that the foul was not malicious and that it was aimed at the football. Considering the original intention of the foul, a yellow card was enough...
The referee ignored the plea of the former Spain national team and Real Madrid captain, and the current Sporting de Gijón captain. With a serious expression, he pointed to the sidelines, indicating that Hierro should leave the field immediately!
"Just nine minutes into the game, Sporting de Gijón's captain, the team's center back, Fernando Hierro, was sent off with a red card by referee Gomes for tackling Baptista in the penalty area. He also awarded a penalty kick to the Sevilla team." The commentator, Dagestino, looked at Hierro, who walked to the sidelines with a pained expression on his face, and said, "Hierro is indeed old. The 36-year-old Hierro is no longer young. If he were ten years younger, he might be able to complete a successful defense this time. Unfortunately, he is old. His thinking and experience are top-notch, but his body's reaction is half a beat slower. The result is that he committed a foul!"
"Hierro was sent off with a red card. Referee Gomes' decision was a little too harsh. A yellow card is more appropriate for this foul!" The commentator, González, said.
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Li Ang, who saw this scene from the sidelines, gritted his teeth. When he saw the referee take out the red card, he was furious and wanted to curse. However, when he turned his head, he saw Hierro's pained expression. Seeing the veteran leave the field alone, Li Ang's furious emotions were suppressed. He suddenly felt a little sad. Just as the commentator, Dagestino, had said, Hierro was old. The Spanish football superstar, the former Real Madrid captain who raised his arms and cheered at the Bernabéu and lifted the trophy, was old. The wind and rain were bleak, and a hero was past his prime. There was nothing sadder than this in life.
Hierro wanted to say something, but he opened his mouth and did not say anything. He was in pain, and at the same time, felt a little guilty. He was the captain of the team, and now, nine minutes into the game, he was sent off, leaving the opponent a chance to take a penalty kick.
Li Ang hugged the veteran and patted him on the shoulder.
He said in Hierro's ear, "Don't take it to heart. We still have a chance in this game. "
However, both Li Ang and Hierro knew that these were just words of consolation. How could they not take it to heart? Everyone knew how passive it was to be ten against eleven, not to mention that the game had just started and they were already short of a player.
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Baptista was shoved to the ground by Hierro. Li Ang thought that Baptista would be injured, even if it was a minor injury. Hierro's red card would be considered a contribution.
However, he saw that Baptista was not hurt at all. He even picked up the ball and was ready to take the penalty kick himself.
"This beast." Li Ang cursed.
'Beast' was Baptista's nickname. This nickname was given to him by the Seville reporters after Baptista came to Spain. It quickly spread among the fans. When the Brazilian arrived in Seville for a physical examination on his first day, the reporters were amazed by his strong body. Baptista even emphasized that his muscles were innate. He had never entered any gym in Brazil before. When he was interviewed by the Spanish media for the first time, he was even wearing the Seville jersey that was torn in the game, covered in sweat and grass. This fierce image was published in the newspaper, and the title was "The Beast — Baptista."
The penalty kick was unchangeable, and the Seville player had a chance to score from the penalty kick.
Baptista placed the football on the penalty spot, then stepped back, ready to shoot.
At this time, the Sporting de Gijón people, including Li Ang, still had a certain degree of hope. A penalty kick was not a 100% goal rate. What if the goalkeeper, Valencia, performed well and saved the penalty kick? Or maybe Baptista kicked the penalty kick away himself?!
However, Baptista quickly burst the Gijón people's fantasy bubble.
The referee, Gomes, blew the whistle.
Baptista ran up and directly volleyed the ball at the bottom right corner!
Although Sporting de Gijón's goalkeeper, Valencia, successfully judged the direction, Baptista's shot was very powerful and the angle was very tricky. Before Valencia's body completely fell to the ground, the football had already swept past him and flew into the net.
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“Goooool！”
"The ball is in! 1: 0! Seville leads Sporting de Gijón on their home ground! "
The entire Pis Juan Stadium was like an erupting volcano. Everyone was roaring excitedly, stomping their feet, and wildly celebrating the goal.
On the field, the Seville players were also wildly celebrating the goal. Baptista was so excited that he took off his shirt to celebrate.
On the sidelines, the Seville manager, Caparos, was also happily celebrating with his fists. The team was leading 1: 0, and the opponent had a player sent off. Seville's start could be said to be picturesque.
While the Sevillians were celebrating excitedly, Li Ang went to the fourth official to protest the referee's unfair decision. Li Ang did not have any doubts about the penalty. What he questioned was the red card decision. He thought that a yellow card was enough. The red card was obviously wrong! The emotional Li Ang almost said that the referee was deliberately targeting his team. Fortunately, he did not lose his mind at the crucial moment and held back his words.
In response to Li Ang's protest, the fourth official warned the China manager to be careful and not to speak carelessly. The referee's decision was unquestionable and impartial.
Impartial my ass!
Li Ang insisted that the referee was too biased towards the home team or targeting Sporting de Gijón. Otherwise, under normal circumstances, a yellow card would be enough.
Li Ang returned to the technical area angrily. His face was very ugly and gloomy. The game had only started ten minutes ago, and the score was 0: 1. The number of players was 10: 11. His team was in big trouble at the Pis Juan Stadium.
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