Undoubtedly the biggest topic of discussion following Atlanta United’s hard-fought 2-2 draw with Toronto FC was the incident that occurred in the 75th minute between Yamil Asad and TFC defender Eriq Zavaleta that saw the Five Stripes’ attacker sent off with a straight red card.
Referee David Gantar reached for his back pocket to send Asad to the showers early after much deliberation and possibly some help from the BMO Field video board. The Argentinian was adjudged to have used violent conduct when his elbow made contact with Zavaleta’s head when trying to run past him and close down a player with the ball.