Millwall’s Roberts sent off for challenge in FA Cup gameCrystal Palace striker says foul was ‘just a mistake’
The Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta has said he initially wanted to play on after suffering a gruesome ear injury in his side’s FA Cup win over Millwall.
The Lions goalkeeper Liam Roberts was sent off for a horrific challenge that left the Frenchman needing 25 stitches after being rushed to hospital during Palace’s 3-1 victory in the fifth-round tie.
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