Aston Villa’s controversial shot-stopper Emi Martinez was flashed his second yellow card of the game during their Europa Conference League penalty shootout – but he wasn’t sent off

Emi Martinez
Emi Martinez remained on the pitch despite being sent off

Emi Martinez was given his second yellow during Aston Villa’s penalty shootout with Lille – but he wasn’t sent off.

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Villa and Lille couldn’t be separated during their Europa Conference League quarter-final on Thursday evening. And, as a result, the game went to spot-kicks, with the Argentine at the centre of attention as he stood between the sticks.

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However, Martinez, known for his ‘s***housery’, saved the first penalty and immediately shushed the Lille crowd. The Stade Pierre-Mauroy was a cauldron as Martinez continued his antics, and he was handed a yellow card – after already being booked during the game.