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MANCHESTER UNITED supporters feel that Kyle Walker should have received a red card for a stamp on Patrick Dorgu during Wednesday's 2-2 match.
With the ball caught between Dorgu’s legs, Walker forcefully struck his right foot into Dorgu’s left hamstring, failing to make contact with the ball.
Kyle Walker stamps on Patrick Dorgu in the 77th minuteCredit: Sky Sports
Kyle Walker realizes his mistake and immediately offers a hand in apologyCredit: Sky Sports
Patrick Dorgu accepts Walker’s hand and does not reactCredit: Sky Sports
Dorgu gets up and play continuesCredit: Sky Sports
However, it was Walker’s quick reaction that likely spared him from a red card, as he extended a hand in apology, which Dorgu readily accepted.
Fans of United strongly believe that had Dorgu reacted in pain, it would have triggered a review for violent conduct.
One fan commented on X: “Dorgu should have stayed down; that was a red card any day. If he had done that to another player, he would be banned for 2-3 games.”
Another user on Reddit remarked: “Dorgu is probably too innocent for this world. He was awarded a penalty last year but informed the referee it was a clean challenge, leading to the penalty being waived off.
“If he had rolled around here, VAR would have had to send Walker off.”
A third fan added: “Our players are too nice. If that was Walker who got stamped on, he would have been on the ground for 10 minutes.”
The incident occurred in the 77th minute, leaving fans to ponder what might have happened if United had been given the opportunity to attack against ten men with the scores tied.
Walker, at 35 years old and with over 400 Premier League appearances for Tottenham, Man City, and Burnley, was able to avoid punishment thanks to his experience.
Dorgu had previously assisted a teammate, who scored his first brace for United, before equalizing for the hosts.
The match, which was the first for the interim manager, ended in a 2-2 draw, preventing United from advancing to fourth place in the league.
FAQs
Why do fans believe Kyle Walker should have been sent off?
Fans argue that Walker's stamp on Dorgu warranted a red card, especially if Dorgu had reacted more dramatically to the foul.
What was the reaction of Patrick Dorgu after the incident?
Dorgu accepted Walker's apology without reacting negatively, which some fans believe contributed to Walker avoiding a red card.
What impact did this incident have on the match?
The incident occurred late in the match when the score was tied, and fans speculated that if United had been facing ten men, they might have capitalized on the situation.
Eze Chidiebere Paul
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