Cardiff’s Callum Robinson throws ball into Swansea players' face before being sent off
Cardiff’s Callum Robinson was sent for an early bath after throwing the ball into a Swansea players face in the south Wales derby.
Tensions always flare between the fierce rivals, and Sunday’s game was no exception, as the derby saw drama just seven minutes in.‘s trip across South Wales to the Swansea.com Stadium already posed as a tough challenge.sat level with final play-off spot holders Norwich City, whilst the Bluebirds entered the tie off the back of two defeats.
And just seven minutes in, the visitors made their afternoon even harder, as striker Callum Robinson was awarded a straight red card for throwing the ball in Swansea defender Ben Cabango’s face.As both sides began to grow into the game, referee Darren Bond blew his whistle for a foul by Robinson. But as the Bluebird’s frontman walked away and caught the ball, Cabango came behind him to take it from him.
Robinson clearly wasn’t pleased with Cabango’s advance, and, in a moment of madness, decided to throw the ball into the centre-back’s face.