CTA backs Arouna Sangante red as Sevilla row deepens | OneFootball

The CTA has upheld Arouna Sangante’s red card against Espanyol, a call that has reignited the debate in Nervión.

ABC de Sevilla reports that the incident was reviewed on the committee’s weekly programme, Tiempo de Revisión, which found referee Sesma Espinosa was right to dismiss him. It judged Sangante clipped Roberto Fernández after first playing the ball, with the striker still able to reach it.

The analysis said the Espanyol forward had gained position, was heading towards goal and had the ball under control. It described a clear cause and effect, ruling foul, direct free-kick and sending off.

That stance contrasts with head coach Luis García Plaza’s immediate post-match view, when he argued Sangante had played the ball and it was not a red.

Sangante will miss the Valencia CF match through suspension, and his absence is compounded by an injury from the same game.

Sevilla’s medical team diagnosed a mild sprain in his right ankle. He joined Tuesday’s opening briefing in training before leaving the pitch, and his return depends on how he progresses. The early outlook is roughly one to two weeks.

Source: La Colina De Nervion

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