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How Did Martin Skrtel Not Get Sent Off For This Elbow?

How Did Martin Skrtel Not Get Sent Off For This Elbow?

Brutal.

Jack Kenmare

Jack Kenmare

According to many, Martin Skrtel should have been sent off and Wales should have had the chance to score a second from the penalty spot in their Euro 2016 opener against Slovakia.

The Welsh took an 11th-minute lead through Gareth Bale's free-kick, but could have been 2-0 up had any of the referees spotted this from Skrtel.

Attempting to fend off Jonathan Williams and usher the ball out of play for a goal kick, the Liverpool defender connected a strong elbow with the Welsh attacker's face.

The referee was not interested, but it looks more and more like a clear penalty and red card offence every time you see it:

The incident was shown on the big screens again shortly after and the loud jeers of the Welsh fans tell you all you need to know about their view on it.

And everyone watching at home were certain that Wales should have had a spot-kick:

Here are some of the best tweets:

Should he have been sent off?

Let us know in the comments.

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