Reckless Challenge Results in Red Card for Romelu Lukaku in Fiorentina Clash
Roma's striker, Romelu Lukaku, faced a red card for a reckless lunge on Fiorentina's Michael Kouame during their Serie A encounter at Stadio Olimpico.
In a Sunday match that ended in a 1-1 draw, Jose Mourinho's Roma side experienced a turbulent game against Fiorentina. Lukaku initially showcased his scoring prowess, netting a goal in the fifth minute from a brilliant Paulo Dybala cross.
However, Roma's fortunes took a downturn when Nicola Zalewski received a second yellow card, leading to Fiorentina's equalizer through Lucas Martinez Quarta. The situation worsened for Roma as Lukaku received a straight red card in the 87th minute for a rash challenge on Kouame, reducing them to nine men.
Despite the setbacks, Mourinho demonstrated tactical prowess, and Roma ultimately settled for a point. The encounter ended on a heated note, with Fiorentina also having their player, Nikola Milenkovic, sent off in the final seconds of the contentious match.
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