GLENTORAN GOALKEEPER AARON McCarey received a straight red card for appearing to strike one of his own players during tonight’s 2-2 draw with Coleraine in an Irish Premiership clash at the Oval.
The former Republic of Ireland U21 goalkeeper, who joined Glentoran last Christmas after a two-year stint with Dundalk in the League of Ireland, lashed out at team-mate Bobby Burns after Coleraine striker Cathair Friel levelled proceedings with 10 minutes left.
As Friel celebrated his goal, McCarey sprinted over to Burns and seemed to strike him before attempting to haul the defender back up off the ground by his shirt. He was shown a straight red card for his troubles.
BIG TALKING POINT 😲@Glentoran goalkeeper Aaron McCarey sees red for lashing out at team-mate Bobby Burns during their side's 2-2 draw with Coleraine at the Oval.
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Burns had conceded possession in midfield in the lead-up to Coleraine’s second goal, which is presumably what promoted McCarey’s fury.
Patrick McClean and Rhys Marshall rushed to intervene before McCarey was sent off.
The game finished 2-2 after Friel salvaged a point for Coleraine.
Jay Donnelly had initially swung the game in Glentoran’s favour with a double after Conor McKendry had opened the scoring for the visitors after quarter of an hour.
