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West Ham's Hawa Cissoko is sent off for PUNCHING an opposition player in their 2-1 Women's Super League win over Aston Villa, while Hammers manager Paul Konchesky is also shown a red card for 'HITTING a Villa staff member'

West Ham’s game with Aston Villa descended into chaos as Hammers defender Hawa Cissoko and manager Paul Konchesky were both sent off in the final minutes.

Cissoko was given a straight red after hitting Villa defender Sarah Mayling. Konchesky was then sent down the tunnel after the two coaching benches squared up to each other.

Beth Fisher reported that the manager punched Jack Hopkins, a member of the Villa staff.

Hawa Cissoko was sent off in West Ham's 2-1 win over Aston Villa for throwing a punch
She was shown a straight red for the altercation with Villa defender Sarah Mayling

Absolutely shocking! pic.twitter.com/usUC5V5JkH

— Sarah (@Stuart39828259) October 15, 2022

Things kicked off in the 91st minute when Mayling and Cissoko came together on the ball.