Afriyie Acquah's controversial red card splits Italian opinions

Ghanaian midfielder Afriyie Acquah’s expulsion from the Turin derby was harsh according to Antonio Comi, general manager of Torino.

The Ghanaian enforcer was shown a second yellow card for a tackle on Juventus’ Croatian striker Mario Mandzukic in a hard fought derby.

Speaking to Sky Italia after the game, Comi suggested the referee made a mistake with his decision.

“The management thinks that this was a nice match, where both teams played a great game.  Torino took the lead, then the episode of Acquah happened. I think the referee can make mistakes, but I'm sorry someone considers this a foul to be punished for “.

Juventus defender Mehdi Benatia however holds a different opinion saying that Acquah could have caused injury to his team mate.

"I do not like to talk he referees, but I think the Acquah foul is clear and it could be dangerous for Mandzukic.”