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Alvaro Arbeloa receives red card, then Fulham walk off refusing to take part in penalty shootout

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Alvaro Arbeloa receives a red card, then Fulham walk off the pitch refusing to take part in a penalty shootout against Malaga.

It was a bizarre end to the 36th edition of the Costa del Sol trophy, playing out a 2-2 draw. Ryan Sessegnon put Fulham ahead on 24 minutes, then Chupe levelled four minutes later, Alex Iwobi put Fulham back in front on 57 minutes, then Eneko Jauregi stepped up with that contentious spot kick decision on 90 minutes.

Fulham boss Alvaro Arbeloa protested the decision and was a shown a red card. Then the Fulham players made their way off the pitch after being told to.

It led to boos and confusion for fans in the stands, before Malaga’s Jauregi grabbed the ball, was joined by a number of his fellow teammates, and scored an open goal.

Fulham said in a tweet: “We can confirm that prior to the match, both teams agreed that there would not be a penalty shootout in the event of a draw.”

Malaga wrote in their match report: “With regulation time expired, Jauregi scored the equaliser from the penalty spot (2-2, 90’+1).

“Although a penalty shootout was scheduled, Fulham, claiming it was not stipulated in the contract, withdrew from the pitch.

“Málaga CF were thus crowned champions of the 36th Costa del Sol Cervezas Victoria Trophy.”

@extranjeria_clara explained after the game what happened: “It’s bit surreal, isn’t What they from the club, the delegate of the Malaga Club of Football, is that manager of Fulham has said that the penalties were not included in the contract and that they are leaving.”

The Sun meanwhile said “it is understood Fulham were adamant they needed to head straight to the airport and risked mixing their flight back to London if they took part in the penalties.”

@JuanjeFernandez wrote: “Very easy. The reality is that the penalties were going to be taken, with or without a contract, and after the red card to Arbeloa, it all kicks off. They latch onto that to leave the field and claim they’re going to miss their flight, even though they stay on the pitch for another 10-15 minutes and even greet their own fans. END.”

Here’s the social media reaction after Alvaro Arbeloa receives a red card, then Fulham walk off refusing to take part in the penalty shootout…

@Louie_JW_: Just isn’t true though is it. Both teams agreed before the game that there wouldn’t be a shootout. It’s just pathetic from Malaga

@cooksbits: So Malaga agreed there wouldn’t be one, then wanted one? Odd… still think Fulham should have just done it though, small risk of injury, good practice for the players & keeps the fans happy?

@Louie_JW_: It was agreed so Fulham could fly home at an earlier time, why would we then ignore that?

@AmbroseBarnaby: So in other words Malaga started all that drama at the end for absolutely no reason very bizarre behaviour by them and very unsportsmanlike and not in the sprit of the game it’s a friendly FFS. Other than that. Great work out lads and some really promising displays 💪

@MoonTerrier: If the fans can turn up to a glorified training match they deserve to be entertained so why not finish with a penalty shootout, miserable fuckers

@Taylorffc0: Fair enough then, why are they kicking up a fuss 🤣

@MarinoRX78: You come to play for a trophy and you don’t know what a draw after 90min means? Not even yourselves believe that.

@ethxn2703: spoke the truth and got sent off 🥴 #FFC

@InfamousPFFC: It was agreed before kick off that there would be no penalty shootout but Málaga threw their toys out of the pram so Fulham were like ” yeah fuck it take your bait trophy”

@zakl99: I can’t lie it’s both teams’ fault – Fulham for being worried about the flight and Malaga for agreeing that no penalties would take place. And then not making it clear at the end to lead to chaos.

@zakl99: Tbh the game and occasion was fantastic, but I do think Fulham publicly apologise to Malaga and the Fulham fans who travelled for the confusion and embarrassment. Is a big shame to see the hatred between the fans for literally zero reason.

@ReebokRambles: Just do a penalty shoot out ffs

@Taylorffc0: I mean sure but like could we not have just done the shootout anyway? Seems strange when a trophy is up for grabs for there not to be a winner

@Deanhenwood84: It wasn’t in the contract so apparently we had a flight booked.

@Taylorffc0: Ignoring all the weird post game drama, some concerns but again some positives. Garcia looks good, goals will come. Castagne and berge coming off the back of great world cups both looked excellent. Palacios top top talent + Charles will fit right in #ffc

@nateben767: Impressed by zepa, palacios, Charles, castagne (!!!!) bobb and berge. Disappointed by Kevin and ESR. Furious with Andersen and Leno. Nice touches from Garcia, good weight of pass. Encouraging stuff even if the ref made it about himself at the end #ffc







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