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Newcastle United's Anthony Gordon found himself in hot water after a controversial tackle on Liverpool's Virgil Van Dijk during an intense Premier League match. The forward was shown a straight red card after initially receiving a yellow, which was changed following VAR review. Gordon immediately apologized, emphasizing his pure intentions and love for the club. Despite the team's spirited comeback, Liverpool ultimately won the match 3-2 in a dramatic last-minute finish.

Key Points: Gordon Apologizes After Red Card in Liverpool Newcastle Clash

  • Gordon apologized sincerely to teammates and fans after red card
  • Tackle on Van Dijk prompted VAR review and sending off
  • Newcastle fought back but lost 3-2 in dramatic finish
  • Player promises to return stronger after setback
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Newcastle United's Anthony Gordon apologises for red card vs Liverpool

Newcastle's Anthony Gordon's emotional apology following controversial red card tackle against Virgil Van Dijk during intense Premier League match

"I would never intend to tackle somebody like this on purpose - Anthony Gordon"

New Delhi, Aug 26

Newcastle United forward Anthony Gordon apologised to his teammates and fans after he was shown a straight red card for his tackle on Virgil Van Dijk during their defeat against Liverpool at St. James Park.

After having gone 1-0 down in the first half, with Ryan Gravenberch scoring a long-range opener, Gordon slid in on the Liverpool captain and flattened the Dutchman out. Although he was shown a yellow card at first, the Virtual Assistant Referee prompted a red card.

Gordon said he 'would never intend' to tackle someone on purpose and promised a strong comeback to the Newcastle faithful.

"I want to sincerely apologise to my teammates and the fans. My intentions were pure. I was just trying to create energy in the game and I mistimed the tackle. I would never intend to tackle somebody like this on purpose. We spoke after and he (Van Dijk) knows that.

"More importantly, I'm so proud of the time I spent on the pitch and how we played tonight. The atmosphere is what makes St James Park so special. I love everything we stand for as a club, no more than right now. I'll be back and better, the same as every other setback I have faced," read the post by Gordon.

Hugo Ekitike made it 2-0 moments after the restart, the hosts clawed themselves back level through Bruno Guimaraes and William Osula. Rio Ngumoha's 100th-minute winner gave Liverpool a dramatic 3-2 victory.

The Dutch center-back revealed his conversation with Gordon while he was leaving the pitch and admitted incidents like these happen in football.

"I said to him, if that's not a sending off then I don't understand football. It was strange the referee had to go to the monitor in my opinion. Unfortunately, these things happen in football, if he meant it or not it happened, we move on," said Van Dijk to Sky Sports.

- IANS

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Sarah B
As an Indian football fan watching from Mumbai, I appreciate when players own up to their mistakes. Gordon handled this well compared to some others who blame referees immediately.
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Ananya R
Van Dijk's response was classy too. "We move on" - that's the spirit of sportsmanship. These things happen in the heat of the moment during high-intensity matches.
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Michael C
The red card changed the game completely! Newcastle were fighting back well until that moment. Gordon needs to control his aggression - cost his team big time.
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Priya S
Respect to both players for handling it professionally after the match. In Indian sports we often see unnecessary drama, but here they showed maturity. 👏
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Vikram M
As a Liverpool supporter in Delhi, I was worried about Van Dijk's injury. These tackles can end careers. Glad VAR is there to protect players, even if it sometimes disrupts the flow.

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