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Euro 2016: Albania Skipper Lorik Cana Gets First Red Card of Tournament
Lorik Cana was on the edge of the penalty area when he fell and first headed the ball in an attempted clearance and then pushed it away with his hands
Lorik Cana reacts after being shown the red card during the Euro 2016 group A football match between Albania and Switzerland at the Bollaert-Delelis Stadium in Lens.© AFP
Highlights
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Albania skipper Lorik Cana received first red card of Euro 2016
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Cana first headed the ball and then pushed it away with his hands
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Cana had earlier picked up booking in the 23rd minute for foul as well
Lens:
Albania captain Lorik Cana became the first player to get a red card at the European Championships in just the second game against Switzerland on Saturday.
Cana was on the edge of the penalty area when he fell and first headed the ball in an attempted clearance and then pushed it away with his hands.
Despite Albanian protests, referee Carlos Velasco Carballo did not hesitate to produce a red card after Cana had picked up an earlier booking in the 23rd minute for a foul.
Albania were losing 1-0 when they lost their captain, who will miss the next Group A match against France.
Topics mentioned in this article
Lorik Cana
Albania
Switzerland
Euro 2016
Football
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