ABERDEEN midfielder Funso Ojo was sent off for an altercation with a Dundee United supporter - after the fan had shoved him.
The Dons were in action at Tannadice on Saturday afternoon in what soon became a fiery clash on Tayside.
United midfielder Callum Butcher was sent off by referee Bobby Madden a few minutes before the interval for violent conduct after a coming-together with Aberdeen striker Christian Ramirez.
However, the two teams would go in at the break a man down after Ojo was given his marching orders within minutes of Butcher's dismissal.
The Dons midfielder went haring after a loose ball and bumped into a ball-boy as he clattered into the edge of the stand, where a United fan was waiting and shoved the 30-year-old over.
Ojo sent off for…standing his ground and getting pushed by a fan 🤷🏻♂️ Madden lost control of yet another game. 6 first half cards, 2 reds. pic.twitter.com/KB2uaVAYHf
— RBM (@rbm1895) November 20, 2021
Ojo responded by angrily challenging the supporter and moving towards him before backing off - and Madden promptly rewarded his efforts with a second yellow card.
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