‘If that’s a red card then football has gone. Shocking decision’: Fans blast referee Ovidiu Hategan on social media after he harshly sends off Ethan Ampadu for a late challenge on Federico Bernardeschi during Wales’ Euro 2020 defeat by Italy
Fans reacted with fury after Ethan Ampadu was sent off for Wales in the second half against Italy during their 1-0 defeat.
The 20-year-old was shown a straight red card for a late challenge on Federico Bernardeschi, as Wales’ task went from extremely difficult to almost impossible.
But while VAR checked the incident and decided to stay with the decision of the referee, many on social media felt Ampadu had been hard done by.
Football fans slammed the referee’s decision to show Ethan Ampadu a straight red card
The 20-year-old was given his marching orders for a late challenge on Federico Bernardeschi
Wales lost the match 1-0, and though it seemed at points that Switzerland may make a late charge to overtake them, they have finished second in Group A.
Rob Page’s side will now face the team that comes second in Group B in the last 16, which at this stage seems most likely to be Finland or Russia.
Despite the impressive outcome to qualify from the group, fans on social media were still unhappy that Ampadu saw red in Rome.
@amh0910 posted: ‘Peter Walton agrees with the red card so you know it’s a poor decision.’
@OLILFC11 tweeted: ‘That’s such a harsh red card. Late challenge, but was top of the foot. Not really reckless. VAR never going to overturn that tho after the ref gave it.’
‘Late by Ampadu, but we’ve seen that tackle 50 times in this tournament and none of them have been a red card,’ another posted.
@martyndennison said: ‘If that’s a red card then football has gone. Shocking decision.’
‘How can that be a red, when David Alba got a yellow for the same challenge. The only reason I can think of is the double jeopardy rule, but very harsh on Ethan Ampadu that,’ @JakeMurphyMedia tweeted.
