Allan Saint-Maximin was sent off in the 89th minute on Saturday as Charlotte FC beat Orlando City 4-0 in Major League Soccer at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte. The result left Charlotte fourth in the Eastern Conference with their play-off place already secured and one regular-season game remaining.
How the red card happened
GOAL, attributing the claim to the New York Times, said Saint-Maximin grabbed a sensitive area of his body while exchanging words with Orlando's Wilder Cartagena, with Charlotte leading 3-0. Referee Victor Rivas missed the incident at first.
Video assistant referee Kevin Terry Jr sent Rivas to the pitchside monitor, and after the review Rivas showed Saint-Maximin a red card.
Saint-Maximin's part in the win
Saint-Maximin scored Charlotte's second goal in the 49th minute. In the 84th minute, he took a penalty, Maxime Crepeau saved it, and Abdoulaye Doucoure scored the follow-up.
IFAB wording
The laws of the International Football Association Board (IFAB) state that "using offensive, insulting or abusive language or action(s)" is an offence that warrants a red card.
Charlotte's remaining schedule
One game of the regular season remains for Charlotte, against Inter Miami on Saturday. Since arriving from France's Lens last July, Saint-Maximin has scored two goals and provided four assists in 14 MLS matches for Charlotte.
