A former Premier League striker was sent off on Saturday night in the Copa America following a horror challenge on his opponent.
Ecuador faced Venezuela at the San Francisco 49ers' Levi's Stadium, and went into halftime with a 1-0 lead following a goal from Brighton winger Jeremy Sarmiento.
But Sarmiento's goal came after ex-West Ham and Everton striker Enner Valencia kicked an opponent in the face and was handed a red card in the 22nd minute.
The 34-year-old lunged for a midair ball in the box but was extremely late with his high challenge on Jose Martinez, leaving the Philadelphia Union midfielder in a heap.
Valencia was soon given his marching orders after VAR review.
And his team would eventually suffer as they played a man down.
Venezuela's Jhonder Cadiz leveled things up with a side foot from outside the box in the 64th minute before Eduard Bello snatched the lead with a rebound 10 minutes later.
Valencia played for the Hammers from 2014-17, notching eight goals in 54 league appearances.
He was later loaned to Everton for the second half of the 2016-17 campaign before moving on to Mexican side UANL.
Valencia currently plays for Internacional in the Brazilian league.
This appears to be only his second career red card, with his other coming with Turkish giants Fernebache.
Unfortunately, the striker will now be suspended for at least the next game, which will come vs. Jamaica on Wednesday.
If Valencia is handed a longer ban for his challenge, he'd also miss Ecuador's match vs. Mexico next Sunday.
Ubong12
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nah bro, they caribbean. not african, technically
Hmm well; i've learnt this from you sha; thanks G
AngelBluebest
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Absurd, what does getting a girl pregnant have to do with this?!
bro, what r u talking about?💀 u sure u commented in the right article?
Lenceiopu
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They fielded a wrong Valencia they should have gone to the Copa America with Antonio instead of Energy who earned a red
Ener
Lenceiopu
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They fielded a wrong Valencia they should have gone to the Copa America with Antonio instead of Energy who earned a red
18597076(deleted)
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ever heard of something called accident?
Absurd, what does getting a girl pregnant have to do with this?!
rosbdopry
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no this no plyer no idea football
MuruganRajappan
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He Think He Can Be A KING....with do that...🤭🤭😂😂
El-Magnificool
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This is how they play football in South America. Very rough[Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
AngelBluebest
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type of player stop them from playing football cos they don't understand football is not battle
ever heard of something called accident?
AngelBluebest
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tbh valencia hasnt been playing well for his country. I hope they put another player and they play well
AngelBluebest
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Where was the ball when they were playing Taekwondo? Not seen anywhere in the image..
clearly u didnt watch the game. Watch replay at least. Then u will know
AngelBluebest
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A Striker with 8 Goals in 54 matches is absolute Mockery.
it says appearances, not matches tho. He couldve been on the bench and iylt would count as an appearance
AngelBluebest
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It's not a fluke; Most lads don't know; i mean Usain bolt and Bailey(Aston villa) are Africans
nah bro, they caribbean. not african, technically
Ubong12
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I think you need to study a map.
It's not a fluke; Most lads don't know; i mean Usain bolt and Bailey(Aston villa) are Africans
cukelrty
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Used to think Jamaica 🇯🇲was an African country until now🤔🤔🤔
this tume south America let 2 african and 2 North America take part in copa America
Bob_Rogers
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Used to think Jamaica 🇯🇲was an African country until now🤔🤔🤔
I think you need to study a map.
Holiness21
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Used to think Jamaica 🇯🇲was an African country until now🤔🤔🤔
same bro[Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
Ubong12
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Used to think Jamaica 🇯🇲was an African country until now🤔🤔🤔
yizabdeor
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Where was the ball when they were playing Taekwondo? Not seen anywhere in the image..
lozimpruy
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Copa America legacy continues..
Toebcdnps
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which year did Enner Valencia play for man u?
Antonio Valencia played for man united and Enner Valencia played for westham and Everton
Ceabcdsu
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which year did Enner Valencia play for man u?
Dunbimosuy
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type of player stop them from playing football cos they don't understand football is not battle
Allfootball1995
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A Striker with 8 Goals in 54 matches is absolute Mockery.