Jhon Duran was shown a straight red card on Boxing Day after appearing to plant his boot in the back of Fabian Schar, much to the Aston Villa forward’s confusion.
Jhon Duran Red Card Leaves Aston Villa Striker Dumfounded
In-form Aston Villa marksman Jhon Duran was shown a straight red card by referee Anthony Taylor, after appearing to stamp on Fabian Schar.
The Newcastle centre-back had collapsed under a tussle with the Villa man – who was on the hunt for an equaliser after Antony Gordon’s second-minute goal – and Schar was prone before Duran also fell under the weight of the challenge.
As the Colombian scrambled to plant his feet, his studs scraped the backside of Schar who writhed around in pain in the aftermath.
Duran quickly held his hands up – as if to say it was completely accidental – although the surrounding Newcastle players and a fervent St James’ crowd were adamant it was an illegal action.
Slow-motion replays reveal little else Duran could have done to regain his balance, with Schar collapsing directly beneath him.
You can see the Duran red card below.
Jhon Duran has been SENT OFF and Aston Villa are down to 10 men at St James’ Park!
Did he deserve a red card here?#PLonPrime #NEWAVL pic.twitter.com/LWQIBwMO88
— Amazon Prime Video Sport (@primevideosport) December 26, 2024
A wide-eyed Duran held his arms up in disbelief as Taylor raised the red card, which was shortly followed by a complete loss of composure as he kicked out at a pitch-side water bottle while backroom staff constrained him.
🎄 – Jhon Duran kicking a water bottle after being send off. pic.twitter.com/kOIvwOajbU
— TheEuropeanLad (@TheEuropeanLad) December 26, 2024
Twitter Reacts to Duran Red Card
The decision from Anthony Taylor has divided fans, although the majority on social media have come out in full voice to question what many are labelling a “harsh decision.”
I mean, what is Jhon Duran supposed to do with his feet there? Poor refereeing before the decision, too. Emery and the bench enraged. #AVFC down to ten men.
— Jacob Tanswell (@J_Tanswell) December 26, 2024
Football has gone completely soft cause how tf is this a red card for Duran
pic.twitter.com/CmHinTAfz3— AB⚕ (@AbsoluteBruno) December 26, 2024
Surely everyone and anyone can see that the Newcastle players has gone down into Duran’s path and he’s simply just slipped? Never a red. pic.twitter.com/g3Ut1TECEF
— Jacob (@JacobHorsfall_) December 26, 2024
