"The Sun" declare : David Villa sent off for punching opponent in the face during a friendly... and video technology was used to make the decision

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referring to After video review, David Villa has been sent off. DeLaGarza but was then red carded soon afterFormer Barcelona and Spain forward David Villa was sent off in a pre-season game after a video replay was used. The former Barcelona star was initially booked after clashing with Houston Dynamo defender A.J. #NYCvHOU pic.twitter.com/Bp5t5QG3JU — Houston Dynamo (@HoustonDynamo) February 19, 2017The 35-year-old had scored in the first half of the Desert Diamond Cup clash, but his team were ultimately beaten 3-1. DeLaGarza went to ground despite minimal contact, leading to Villa being booked by the referee.