Edinson Cavani scored the opening goal against Arsenal for Paris Saint-Germain during tonight’s Champions League clash at the Emirates Stadium but almost got himself sent off before half-time.
The Uruguayan striker appeared to lightly punch Aaron Ramsey who reacted by holding his face and screaming.
Players know they’re at risk of being sent off when they raise their hands to an opponent’s face. However, referee Felix Brych either felt Ramsey overreacted or he missed the incident because Cavani avoided punishment.
The general consensus on Twitter was that Ramsey had made a meal of the altercation.
Yes, Cavani was stupid, but was Ramsey really hurt?
Poor Ramsey that must have hurt…pic.twitter.com/gnvLgliFci
— Clickbait Facts (@ClickbaitFacts) November 23, 2016
Here’s how Twitter reacted to the incident…
Ramsey being a tart there.
— John Brewin (@JohnBrewinESPN) November 23, 2016
It occurred to Ramsey 5minutes later that he should exaggerate the punch??
— Jnr. (@__Femi) November 23, 2016
Gutted with Ramsey’s reaction to the Cavani incident. If he had anything about him, he’d have hit the deck, holding his face & rolled about.
— Tim Lewis (@tim_lewis85) November 23, 2016
See the way Ramsey cooly played off the Cavani punch then realised he may sign for Barca in the future and tried to feign injury
— Passenal (@Passenal1) November 23, 2016
Embarrassing that from Ramsey !!! He should be sent off for acting like a fanny
— Keith pierce (@PierceKeith) November 23, 2016
VIDEO: GIROUD HAD ‘WORDS’ WITH CAVANI AT HALF-TIME
Giroud bullying Cavani in the tunnel. #afc #coyg #uta #arspsg pic.twitter.com/5VfrWUHaix
— Tom (@TN_LDN) November 23, 2016
Olivier Giroud levelled the scores with a goal on the stroke of half-time and he clearly felt Cavani had overstepped the mark during the incident with Ramsey.
As they walked off towards the tunnel, Giroud grabbed the back of Cavani’s neck before having words with the striker.
Giroud’s heavy-handed approach wasn’t appreciated by Cavani who grabbed Giroud’s hand and pushed it away.
Giroud has been on fine form of late.
The France international’s equaliser was his ninth goal from his last 11 shots in all competitions.