Watch as Bournemouth's 2-2 draw with Real Betis was anything but a pre-season friendly, as an on-pitch brawl resulted in two red cards, including one for former Manchester United winger Antony.
Bournemouth's Alex Scott and former Man United winger Antony were shown red cards after a brawl during the Cherries' pre-season friendly with Real Betis. Players from both sides clashed in the closing stages of the first half at the Benito Villamarin Stadium in Seville.
Real Betis' Nelson Deossa fired a ball at Bafode Diakite from close range after the Bournemouth defender fouled him on the wing. Deossa's action resulted in the forward being shown a yellow card by the referee but Bournemouth players raced over to make their feelings known. While most players jogged towards the incident, Real Betis winger Antony was seen sprinting to become involved and was seen pushing two Bournemouth players. The Brazilian was then confronted by Scott, who was seen pushing Antony away and pointing at the winger. Antony was then seen raising his arms and pushing Scott, with the Bournemouth midfielder moving away from the incident.
The referee ultimately opted to punish both Antony and Scott for the clash, with the pair shown red cards on the stroke of half-time. The decision came despite Antony, who left Man United for Real Betis last summer, appearing to have been the main aggressor as tempers flared between the two sides.
Bournemouth had led the friendly 1-0 at the time, with new Cherries boss Marco Rose seeing his side go ahead through Marcus Tavernier in the 41st minute. The teams exchanged quick-fire goals in the second half with Isco temporarily drawing the hosts level, before Evanilson restored Bournemouth's lead on the hour mark. Real Betis equalised for the second time late on through former West Ham midfielder Pablo Fornals.