In a shocking turn of events, Ghanaian prodigy Lawrence Agyekum, playing for FC Liefering, saw himself handed a red card during a clash with First Vienna FC in the Austrian 2. Liga.
The promising 19-year-old midfielder found himself leaving the pitch before halftime as his team succumbed to a 2-0 loss against First Vienna FC in their week 12 showdown at the Hohe Warte stadium.
Agyekum’s early departure was the result of accumulating two yellow cards, the first coming in the 35th minute and the second just three minutes before the halftime break.
First Vienna FC seized the opportunity to break the deadlock, with David Peham converting a crucial penalty just two minutes before halftime to give his team the lead.
Peham went on to secure his brace five minutes before the final whistle, sealing victory for the home side.
Agyekum had only recently returned from injury and has made two appearances for Liefering in the ongoing campaign.
Amadu Hamidu
