ATALANTA captain Rafael Toloi saw red as the Serie A side crashed out of the Champions League.
The Italians went into last night’s second leg trailing Belgians Club Brugge 2-1 from the first match.
TNT SPORTSRafael Toloi attempted to throw the ball at an opponent[/caption]
TNT SPORTSHe then bundled over the Club Brugge ace[/caption]
Things swiftly went from bad to worse for Gian Piero Gasperini’s men, as a disastrous first half saw them fall 3-0 down on the night.
Ademola Lookman pulled one back for the Serie A side moments into the second half.
But after the former Everton and Fulham man missed a penalty on the hour mark, Atalanta’s hope began to ebb away.
In the 86th minute, Toloi’s frustration boiled over.
As the 34-year-old went to take a throw in, he was needlessly bumped by Maxim De Cuyper.
The red mist then descended upon Toloi, who tried to throw the ball at his opponent.
It slipped out of his hand, however, and he fell over.
Feeling embarrassed, Toloi got up and begun to charge at De Cuyper, who had turned and was walking away.
The referee attempted to get in the Brazilian’s away but his efforts were futile, Toloi bundling over his opponent.
He went on to be sent off for his head loss, while De Cuyper was yellow carded.
After the game, veteran boss Gasperini was disappointed at his skipper.
He said: “That was an ugly incident and we must never lose our heads.
“Atalanta must leave the Champions League with dignity, having played great games against the likes of Real Madrid, Arsenal and Barcelona.”
On the winger’s botched penalty, the 67-year-old added: “Lookman was not supposed to take that penalty, he is one of the worst penalty takers I’ve ever seen.
“He has a frankly terrible record even in training, he converts very few of them.
“Retegui and De Ketelaere were there, but Lookman in a moment of enthusiasm after scoring decided to take the ball and that was a gesture I did not appreciate at all.”
AFPAdemola Lookman botched his second half penalty[/caption] Creator – [#item_custom_dc:creator]
