Casemiro produces horrific challenge on Manuel Akanji, doesn't even get a yellow card

 

Fans think Casemiro was lucky to avoid a third red card after a horrific challenge in the FA Cup final against Manchester City.

City went 1-0 up with the fastest FA Cup final goal in history when Ilkay Gundogan stunned Wembley with an outrageous volley just 13 seconds into the showpiece.

The Premier League champions immediately stamped their authority on the game but there was a moment of controversy not too long after when Casemiro left Manuel Akanji on the turf.

The Brazilian committed himself when the Swiss international came striding out in the 11th minute but caught Akanji badly with a reckless tackle on his ankle.

Somehow Casemiro was also rolling around the floor and he won the free-kick awarded by Paul Tierney.

Replays showed just how dangerous the challenge was but the former Real Madrid man did not even receive a yellow card and a VAR check did not recommend a dismissal.

On commentary, Jermaine Jenas says it was "nasty" from Casemiro and that his action was deliberate.

"It's nasty from Casemiro... he knows what he's doing."

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