Omeruo sees red as Leganes’ La Liga bid suffers setback with Ponferradina draw

Kenneth Omeruo was given his marching orders as Leganes played to a 1-1 draw with Ponferradina in Monday’s Spanish second-tier fixture.

With his side leading 1-0 against La Deportiva, the 27-year-old was dismissed by referee Saul Ais Reig in the 73rd minute for a second caution.

73' ud83dudfe5 Omeruo sent off for double yellow card.

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His team paid dearly for his dismissal as the visiting side levelled matters a minute later courtesy of Oscar Sielva.