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Toledo says Beckerman red was for violent conduct, explains other controversial calls

Related Topics: Kyle Beckerman, Baldomero Toledo

Baldomero Toledo certainly didn’t cover himself with glory after handing Real Salt Lake’s Kyle Beckerman a red card of dubious quality during the club’s 4-1 win over Portland Timbers — even though he got several key decisions right on the night.

Toledo delivered an explanation for three of those, which Stumptown Footy contributor Chris Rifer has duly posted on Twitter for our consumption.

Can’t read that? Here:

Kyle Beckerman struck Portland #9 with his raised arm during live play in a violent manner and was shown the red card for this reason (violent conduct is the reason), according to the laws of the game.