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đ„ Sent off after 38 seconds: Gerrard loses it in LiverpoolâMan U
TL;DR
Steven Gerrard received a red card just 38 seconds after coming on in his final match against Manchester United on March 22, 2015. His reckless challenge on Ander Herrera left Liverpool trailing 1-0 at Anfield.
Key points
- Steven Gerrard sent off after 38 seconds in his last match
- Received a red card for a challenge on Ander Herrera
- Liverpool was losing 1-0 against Manchester United at Anfield
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đ„ Sent off after 38 seconds: Gerrard loses it in LiverpoolâMan U
What on earth had gotten into Steven Gerrard on that March 22, 2015?
History will remember that Stevie Gâs last match against Liverpoolâs eternal rivals from Manchester ended with a red card just 38 seconds after coming on.
Brought on in the hope of galvanizing his team, trailing 1-0 at Anfield, Gerrard quickly started throwing his weight around in midfield before doing the unforgivable: in a moment of temper, he scraped his studs down Ander Herrera, who had done nothing to deserve it.
The refereeâs punishment was harsh but logical: a straight red card. 38 seconds on the pitch, in and out in no time. Enjoy the early shower, legend!
Down to 10 men, Liverpool eventually lost 2-1 to Man United. After that meltdown, Gerrard apologized on Sky: "I have to accept it, the decision (by the referee) was right. I let down my teammates and the supporters. I take responsibility. I donât know why I did it. It was probably just a reaction to the previous tackle. I shouldnât say any more, Iâve just come to apologize to the dressing room and the supporters."
A nice mea culpa, but too late: his moment of madness was already set to dominate the British sports headlines. It only reinforced his image as a brave but hot-headed captain.
Q&A
What happened to Steven Gerrard in his last match against Manchester United?
Steven Gerrard was sent off just 38 seconds after coming on as a substitute due to a reckless challenge on Ander Herrera.
Why did Gerrard receive a red card so quickly in the match?
Gerrard received a red card for a dangerous tackle where he scraped his studs down Ander Herrera's leg, showing a moment of temper.
What was the score when Gerrard was sent off in the Liverpool vs Manchester United match?
Liverpool was trailing 1-0 when Gerrard was sent off just after coming on as a substitute.
