New York Red Bulls midfielder Kaku received a red card during extra time of Sunday night’s game at Sporting Kansas City after he blasted the ball at fans sitting in the first row of seats at Children’s Mercy Park, striking one in the face.
According to the Kansas City Star’s Sam McDowell, the fan who was struck by the ball was treated for a bloody nose.
After the game, Red Bulls midfielder Daniel Royer told ESPN that Kaku didn’t mean to hit the fan but instead was “definitely” trying to kick the ball off the advertising boards that ring the field.