Tomer Hemed’s day could’ve gone south despite scoring what turned out to be the match-winning goal on Sunday against Newcastle United.’
[ RECAP: Brighton 1-0 Newcastle ]
Standing over a prone DeAndre Yedlin, the Brighton striker stamped down on the American fullback’s calf. The foul left Yedlin on the turf in pain for a moment.
The move was not seen by officials, and the Gulls needed every one of their 11 men to hold off a furious late charge by the visiting Magpies.
89' - Yedlin in pain momentarily after Hemed comes down hard on his ankle. Referee Andre Marriner seemingly misses the incident. #NUFC
— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) September 24, 2017
Hemed says the stamp was an accident, and had nothing to do with a previous incident between the two players. From The Newcastle Chronicle:
Brighton boss Chris Hughton says he saw the play, but thought it was an accident.
“My very first impression is no intent,” he said. “There has been contact but my first impression is no intent and knowing the individual I would say no intent.”
The incident threatens not only to color the Gulls’ resolute defending and win, but could cost Hemed a three-match ban upon review.
