"Real Betis winger Antony has apologised to his club fans after being sent off for accidentally kicking a rival in the face in Sunday's league draw against Girona. With the score at 1-1 in the 87th minute, Antony attempted to control a ball inside Girona's area with an overhead kick but the former Manchester United player's boot missed the ball and struck the face of rival Joel Roca."
"After a VAR review, referee Iosu Galech Apezteguía overturned the initial yellow card shown to Antony to a straight red card. Antony made apologetic gestures towards the Betis fans as he left the pitch. Betis held on for the draw but the sending off will see the Brazil international miss Sunday's league derby at Sevilla."
"Antony, 25, wrote on Instagram: "Very sad about the red card. All I wanted was to help my team win. "A completely unintentional move...sorry to all the fans that have always supported me." Antony has scored six goals in 12 appearances across all competitions since joining Betis on a permanent transfer from Man. Utd in September."
Antony accidentally struck Girona defender Joel Roca in the face with his boot while attempting an overhead control in the 87th minute of a 1-1 LaLiga draw. A VAR review led referee Iosu Galech Apezteguía to change an initial yellow to a straight red, and Antony left the pitch making apologetic gestures. Antony apologised on Instagram, calling the move unintentional and expressing sorrow to supporters. The red card means Antony will be suspended for the upcoming Sevilla derby. Antony has scored six goals in 12 appearances since joining Betis permanently from Manchester United in September. Betis remain fifth in LaLiga and face Utrecht in the Europa League ahead of the derby.
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