Scottish striker getting sent off for donkey-kicking opponent right in his ball

Ayr striker Craig Moore may argue that he played a ball but he can really have no argument over the red card that followed his kick at Morton defender Gregor Buchanan on Saturday.

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Moore was dismissed for lashing out at Buchanan during their Scottish Championship clash at Somerset Park, which ended in a goalless draw.

The pair were contesting for the ball in the 62nd minute when Buchanan bundled the striker over, with the referee signalling a foul against Morton.

But as Moore fell to the ground, Buchanan again aimed a kick at the ball, appearing to catch Moore in the side of his body.

While climbing to his feet, Moore lashed out with his right boot, catching Buchanan in the groin.

His retaliation earned an immediate dismissal from referee William Collum, while Buchanan was shown a yellow card for his role.

Despite the man disadvantage, Ayr were able to hold out for a goalless draw and saw their lead at the top of the Scottish Championship increase to five points.

In the aftermath, Ayr boss Ian McCall labelled Moore as 'daft' and claimed he 'let his team-mates down'.

The Glasgow-born striker signed for Ayr from Motherwell in 2017 after two successful loan spells.

Moore scored 19 league goals last year as his side were crowned Scottish League One champions