New Delhi: In a bizarre turn of events, Peruvian footballer Sebastian Munoz shocked the football world when he received a red card for urinating on the side of the pitch during a Copa Peru match. Playing for Atletico Awajun in the third division, Munoz found himself in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons after the incident was caught on camera.
The unusual event took place in the 71st minute of a tightly contested match between Atletico Awajun and Cantorcillo FC. With the score locked at 0-0, the game paused as Cantorcillo’s goalkeeper, Lucho Ruiz, received medical attention. During this unexpected break, Munoz, waiting to take a corner kick, turned his back to the pitch and relieved himself near the corner flag. Believing he was out of sight, he likely thought he could get away with it. Watch:
🇵🇪 Copa Perú: Peruvian player sent off for taking a leak during a break in play! 💦
Atlético Awajún’s #10 Sebastián Muñoz couldn’t hold it any longer; in the 71st minute of the encounter with Cantorcillo in the Copa Perú had to go pee pee.
Sent off for not washing his hands? pic.twitter.com/vzYX5k4MpH
— Tears at La Bombonera (@BomboneraTears) August 20, 2024
But Cantorcillo players quickly spotted what Munoz was doing. They immediately alerted the referee, who didn’t hesitate to show Munoz a red card. Munoz, visibly shocked by the decision, struggled to comprehend his offence but ultimately had no choice but to leave the pitch.
This isn’t the first time a footballer has faced consequences for such an action. In 2017, Salford City goalkeeper Max Crocombe was also sent off for urinating during a match against Bradford Park Avenue. Even former Arsenal goalkeeper Jens Lehmann once jumped over advertising boards to relieve himself mid-game, though he managed to avoid punishment.
By committing this unusual act, Munoz now joins a peculiar list of players who have been caught in the act during a match. His red card came at a crucial moment, leaving Atletico Awajun without a key player. As the football community reacts to this strange incident, both Peruvian football officials and Atletico Awajun have remained silent, adding to the intrigue surrounding this unexpected chapter in Copa Peru history.
Sebastian Munoz shocked everyone by receiving a red card for urinating on the pitch during a Copa Peru match. His unexpected act turned into a memorable and hilarious footballing moment. Football Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
