Leeds United grabbed a massive win against Sunderland on Monday night, but the game had a big talking point.
Fans are arguing about why Sunderland striker Wilson Isidor got a yellow card in a heated moment with Leeds defender Joe Rodon.
The decision left many Sunderland supporters frustrated, as they felt Rodon was the one who started the fight.
What Happened Between Isidor and Rodon?
During first-half stoppage time, Sunderland were leading 1-0 after Isidor scored the opening goal.
Then, a big moment of drama took place. Sunderland’s Luke O’Nien crouched over Leeds goalkeeper Illan Meslier, who was on the ground.
Rodon didn’t like this and shoved O’Nien away.
Seeing this, Isidor ran over to defend his teammate. Rodon then pushed his head towards Isidor aggressively, but the referee Craig Pawson only showed a yellow card to Isidor.
Sunderland fans were shocked because they believed Rodon was the one who acted more aggressively.
Fans React to the Controversy
After the match, many Sunderland supporters took to social media to complain about the referee’s decision.
They argued that if anyone deserved a booking, it was Rodon or even O’Nien.
Some fans believed that both Rodon and Isidor should have been booked, while others thought neither should have received a card.
Here’s what some fans said:
- “If the ref had booked O’Nien, none of this would have happened. He was inconsistent all night.”
- “Neither Rodon nor Isidor deserved a booking. O’Nien did.”
- “Shocking decision! The ref was dreadful all game.”
- “Rodon was lucky to escape without a yellow.”
The clip of the incident went viral on social media, with many fans discussing the referee’s decision.
Some believed that Leeds were lucky, while others blamed O’Nien for starting the problem in the first place.
Leeds Win Late, Sunderland Left Heartbroken
Despite the drama, the game continued with Leeds pushing hard for a comeback.
Pascal Struijk came off the bench and became the hero for Leeds, scoring two late goals to secure a dramatic 2-1 win.
Sunderland, who were so close to a huge victory, were left devastated.
The loss means Sunderland stay in fourth place in the Championship table, while Leeds go back to the top.
This result could be very important in the promotion race as both teams fight to return to the Premier League.
What’s Next for Both Teams?
Leeds United now turn their focus to another huge game next Monday when they face Sheffield United in a Yorkshire derby.
Sunderland, on the other hand, need to recover quickly as they face Hull City on Saturday.
This match will be remembered not just for the late goals but also for the big debate over the referee’s decision. Was Isidor unlucky?
Should Rodon have been booked too? Football fans will be discussing this for days to come.
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