KIERNAN DEWSBURY-HALL was booked for taking a quick free-kick in the Merseyside derby.
The Everton star was eager to resume play in the second half with his side trailing 2-1.
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Fans were shocked at the decision
He took a quick free-kick but was beckoned back by referee Darren England.
The ref then brandished a red card, much to the bemusement of Dewsbury-Hall and many watching on at home.
Fans voiced their dismay at the decision, since players rarely pick up bookings for quick free-kicks.
One said: “Dewsbury-Hall gets booked for taking the freekick early Game is gone.”
Another added: “Has the ref really just booked Dewsbury-Hall for taking a quick free kick?? Unbelievable!”
A third wrote: “Dewsbury-Hall booked for taking a free kick too quickly. Game has never been more gone.”
And another commented: “Dewsbury-Hall has just been booked for taking a free kick too quickly. What is happening to our sport ”
Two first-half goals from Liverpool sent them on their way to another three points.
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Ryan Gravenberch and summer signing Hugo Ekitike found the net before Idrissa Gueye pulled one back just before the hour mark.
It was a relatively peaceful Merseyside derby however with just three yellow cards in total, including Dewsbury-Hall’s.
The Reds stretched their lead at the top of the Premier League table as they maintained their 100 per cent record.
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