Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts was shown a red card early in the FA Cup tie against Crystal Palace after a horrific Kung fu kick on Jean-Philippe Mateta. The 30-year-old came rushing off his line to meet a long ball over the top to Mateta and made contact with the ball. However, the Englishman’s decision to lead with his foot – almost in a karate kick style – was reckless and he collided with Mateta with some force. The French striker collapsed to the ground in a heap and did not immediately get up, with medical staff rushing to his aid.
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