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Originally Posted by SuperMatt18
It likely does fall under "serious foul play" which is grounds for a straight red and that is up to the discretion of the referee.
We get the benefit of replay, but live from 20 yards away that probably looked absolutely malicious.
Jumping, cleats up, and boots above the waist...during live action I can see that being a red.
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and it's the fact that he jumps cleats up!...there doesn't need to be an injury to a player to warrant a straight red, only the dangerous play that could potentially injure.