A FURIOUS bust-up between Derby’s Tom Lawrence and Reading’s Matt Miazga saw them both sent off AFTER the final whistle.
The pair were embroiled in a heated physical altercation seconds after referee Scott Duncan had called a halt to the game which Derby won 2-1 at Pride Park.
Matt Miazga and Tom Lawrence were involved in a heated confrontation after the game
Miazga and Lawrence both received red cards
The pair ignored social distancing as it got physical after full-time
In ugly scenes at the end of the game, the pair bumped chests before Miazga appeared to lash out at goalscorer Lawrence.
The duo exchanged shoves before Lawrence appeared to lean in with a headbutt towards the Reading defender.
The disgraceful scenes continued when Miazga then caught Derby’s No10 with a clean slap around the face.
Both were given their marching orders for violent conduct.
Players from both sides quickly rushed towards the two involved in the late melee.
Both individuals were quick to point the finger at each other but ultimately received the same sanction as their indiscretion marred the Championship game.
Referee Scott Duncan had to give red cards after he had blown for full-time
Ugly scenes at the end marred the game
Derby had earlier sealed the win after two goals in two minutes on the stroke of half-time.
Lawrence netted in the 44th minute before Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney buried a penalty before the break.
Reading got a goal back through Andy Rinomhota’s header but it was not enough as Derby took all three points.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
