Milan's Bonucci shown 1st red card in Italy decided by VAR
Posted October 22, 2017 7:00 am
MILAN (AP) - Leonardo Bonucci has been shown the first red card in Serie A decided by the video assistant referee (VAR).
Bonucci was sent off in the first half of Milan's 0-0 draw at home with Genoa on Sunday for elbowing a defender in the head as he jostled for position on a free kick.
Bonucci's blow to Aleandro Rosi's head in the 23rd minute left the Genoa player on the ground for several minutes before the blood was cleaned up and he continued playing.
The referee did not initially show Bonucci red but then extracted the card from his pocket after consulting with the VAR.
Milan coach Vincenzo Montella says, "I don't think it was intentional foul play. ... The VAR needs to be remodeled."
AC Milan's Leonardo Bonucci removes the captain's armband after receiving a red card from the referee during a Serie A soccer match between AC Milan and Genoa, at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
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AC Milan's Leonardo Bonucci reacts after receiving a red card from the referee during a Serie A soccer match between AC Milan and Genoa, at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
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