Scotland goalkeeper involved in horror tackle as fans say he ‘nearly killed’ opponent

SCOTLAND goalkeeper Angus Gunn has sparked a debate on social media for his challenge on Hull City forward Aaron Connolly.

The Norwich No1 collided with the Republic of Ireland international during the 2-1 win for the Canaries at the MKM Stadium on Friday night.

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Clips of the incident have since gone viral and fans have been embroiled in heated exchanges over whether the goalkeeper deserved a red card.

The flashpoint occurred when the Hull City striker chased down a loose ball in the first half and collided with Gunn who rose highest and headed clear.

Referee Matthew Donohue deemed there to be a foul on the Tartan Army stopper and awarded a free-kick to Norwich, a decision that left many fans shocked.

Several believe the goalkeeper was fortunate to avoid a sending off as they claim he could have seriously injured Connolly.

One fan said: “Connolly is lucky his neck wasn’t broken.”

Another claimed: “Angus Gunn has just nearly killed Aaron Connolly.”

A third insisted: “Shocking decision by the ref, how the keeper got the free kick is beyond me.”

Someone else assed: “And the freekick went the other way… mind blown.”

A fifth slammed: “What a disgusting challenge.”

Whilst the majority have agreed that Gunn was lucky to stay on the pitch, some have offered sympathy for the stopper and insist he won the ball fairly.

One comment read: “Not a foul ether way wins the ball with a clean header.”

Another chimed in: “Well it’s obviously not a Norwich free kick, but people claiming this is a red card to Gunn are mad lol.”

Someone else asked: “Never a foul, both players gone for the ball. What has happened to the game?”

Norwich climbed to eighth in the English Championship with the 2-1 win.

The Canaries had the lead at the break through Jonathan Rowe’s strike in the first half before Christian Fassnacht made it two in the 88th minute.

Hull scored a late goal in stoppage time Tyler Morton but it was too little too late the home side to get back into the tie.

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