Ligue 1

Djiku's horror challenge earns Bastia defender straight red

The French defender lasted just nine minutes of Bastia's Ligue 1 encounter with Nantes after flooring an opponent with a dreadful tackle.

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Before even 10 minutes of Wednesday's Ligue 1 game between Bastia and Nantes had elapsed home side defender Alexander Djiku was heading for the dressing room.

The Bastia defender lost his head in a challenge in midfield and clattered his opponent with a studs-up high challenge, earning him a straight red card.

The game ended 2-2 with Gael Danic and Prince Oniangue on target for Bastia, and Emiliano Sala and Diego Carlos replying for the visitors.