Sunderland star shown first-half red card for violent conduct after KICKING OUT at Aston Villa player in moment of madness

A moment of madness from Sunderland‘s Reinildo saw him sent off in the first half of their Premier League clash with Aston Villa.

The left back was given his marching orders in the 33rd minute with the game locked at 0-0 after clashing with Matty Cash.

The Villa full back had left the Mozambican on the floor with a late challenge before the former Atletico Madrid defender allowed his frustrations get the better of him.

Still clinging onto Cash’s arm, Reinildo kicked out into the Poland international’s midriff.

The incident was reviewed by VAR before referee Sam Barrott produced a red card to reduce the hosts to 10 men. 

Reinildo (left) and Matty Cash (right) lie on the floor following the incident

Sam Barrott eventually produced a red card for the Sunderland left back following a VAR check

‘There is a little kick out there, it is the right decision – you cannot kick out there, it is in the midriff,’ said Sky Sports expert Chris Sutton.

‘From Sunderland’s perspective, it is an absolute nightmare. It is stupidity on his part. You cannot do it, he literally put the boot in.’

Reinildo moved to the Stadium of Light this summer on a free transfer from Atletico and made history earlier this season by becoming the first Mozambican to play in the Premier League.

His dismissal forced Black Cats boss Regis Le Bris into enforced change with Chris Rigg, making his first Premier League start, sacrificed for defender Dan Ballard. 

Sunderland are looking for their third win of the season following an impressive start to life back in the top flight following promotion. 

Meanwhile, Villa are looking to kick-start their league season following a slow start in which they are yet to register a goal, let alone a victory.