Former Man United winger Antony escaped being proven a crimson card for the second successive match, after the Actual Betis star appeared to headbutt an opponent within the Europa League.
The incident occurred within the twenty first minute of Actual Betis’ league section match in opposition to Utrecht.
Antony was chasing a free ball on the wing and was challenged by Utrecht’s left again Souffian El Karouani.
Having clashed on a number of events already within the match, the duo battled for possession once more with El Karouani showing to seize maintain of the winger.
In response, Antony appeared to look on the defender earlier than aiming a headbutt in his path.
El Karouani, who satirically has been linked with a transfer to Actual Betis this week, went down clutching his head.
Former Man United winger Antony prevented being proven a crimson card for an obvious headbutt
Antony appeared to have a look at an Utrecht defender earlier than headbutting him in Actual Betis’ Europa League tie
The Brazilian escaped a sanction and arrange Actual Betis’ opening objective in a 2-1 victory
Antony, nevertheless, escaped sanction with the referee opting in opposition to sanctioning him for the incident.
The conflict was reviewed by VAR, however Antony’s act was cleared by the officiating crew.
Utrecht’s anger at Antony’s reprieve was heightened when the Brazilian arrange Cucho Hernandez for Actual Betis’ opener.
Betis, who had misplaced their talisman Isco to damage within the first half, doubled their lead by Abde Ezzalzouli within the fiftieth minute.
Utrecht pulled a objective again with a rare objective from the midway line by Miguel Rodriguez.
The Spanish facet would finally maintain on to say a 2-1 victory to maneuver as much as fifth within the Europa League standings.
Submit-match, a tearful Antony bemoaned information that he will probably be suspended for Betis’ derby in opposition to Sevilla on Sunday, after being despatched off within the ultimate minute of their 1-1 draw over Girona final week.
Antony was dismissed after kicking a Girona participant within the face as he tried an overhead kick within the field.
On that event, the winger was initially proven a yellow card by the referee which was then upgraded after VAR really helpful an on pitch evaluate.
An preliminary enchantment by Betis in opposition to Antony’s three-match ban has been turned down, with the membership reportedly now having appealed to the Court docket of Arbitration for Sport.
Antony was tearful post-match after an enchantment in opposition to a earlier crimson card had been rejected
Antony is about to overlook Actual Betis’ derby with Sevilla this weekend after being despatched off in opposition to Girona
Antony, not pictured, was despatched off after kicking an opponent within the face when making an attempt an overhead kick final weekend
‘For me it is a very unhappy second as a result of I am coming off a sending-off the place there was no intention of something, however properly, this week was very robust,’ Antony stated.
‘I do know there are numerous video games forward, however I do know the significance of this one and I am leaving a little bit unhappy and indignant as a result of I needed to be there on Sunday, however I will be with my teammates.
‘For me, it is a very powerful sport of the 12 months, and never with the ability to play it is rather robust. It may be very tough. It has been a really onerous week.”
‘This expulsion has affected me due to the significance of the subsequent match. I already imagined taking part in the derby away from residence, however I’ll be with them, giving them vitality to get the three factors.’
