Nottingham Forest’s Hildeberto Pereira was sent off at Aston Villa.
Nottingham Forest’s Hildeberto Pereira
Nottingham Forest boss Philippe Montanier says right-back Hildeberto Pereira could receive a big club fine if replays justify his sending off in the 2-2 draw at Aston Villa, Sky Sports report.
Forest midfielder Henri Lansbury rescued a draw for the East Midlands side at Villa Park as he struck late after thehosts found themselves 2-1 up with only 15 minutes remaining.
In the aftermath of the Forest celebrations, substitute Pereira was shown a second yellow card by the match official and ultimatey a red card for allegedly celebrating with the club’s supporters.
Nottingham Forest’s Hildeberto Pereira reacts after being sent off
Nowadays, the removal of the shirt or jumping into the crowd is deemed a yellow card offence, therefore Forest had to play the final minute plus stoppage time with only ten men.
When questioned about the incident, boss Montanier suggests he didn’t see the incident but adds if the player – having knowledge of the rules – is found guilty, then he will receive a big club fine.
“He knows the rules, it’s not to jump into the crowd so we have to check on the video if he did. If he did then it’s a big fine for him. If you are near the crowd it’s different to jumping,” the Frenchman told Sky Sports.
Nottingham Forest’s Hildeberto Pereira
Forest salvaged a point from Villa Park despite being under the cosh for most of the afternoon, scoring twice from three efforts on goal while Villa had as many as 26 shots over the course of the 90 minutes.
Pereira entered the action just after the hour mark with Forest leading 1-0, yet just over ten minutes later they found themselves 2-1 behind with Ross McCormack and Rudy Gestede putting Villa in-front.
Lansbury’s equaliser was unlikely and barely deserved, yet Forest won’t mind as finish the weekend in tenth position in the Championship table.
Nottingham Forest manager Philippe Montanier
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