MISINTERPRETATION OF A FIFA RULE: Emiliano Martinez is suspended and banned for six matches, with a replay of…….

MISINTERPRETATION OF A FIFA RULE: Emiliano Martinez has been suspended and banned for six matches, with a replay of…..

Chaos as Emiliano Martinez receives second yellow during Aston Villa penalty shoot out - but STAYS ON to save vital kick | The Sun

Emiliano Martinez, the Aston Villa goalkeeper, avoided an embarrassing penalty shootout disqualification because to a little-known regulation.

The Argentine, who made headlines during World Cup spot kicks, was booked for time-wasting in the first half of Villa’s Europa League match against Lille and was booked again in the shootout, but he remained on the pitch.

Unai Emery’s side lost 2-1 on the night but with the aggregate score at 3-3 at the end of the second leg, extra-time and penalties were needed.

Martinez played some quick mind games and was warned for his antics before stepping up to save a penalty from Nabil Bentaleb and then shushing the crowd.

Moments after, he gestured for a ball for the next penalty but he received another booking from referee Ivan Kruzliak.

Although it was his second yellow of the game, the former Arsenal man was still able to avoid a sending off.