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Lionesses star Alex Greenwood was sent off in bizarre fashion after taking too long over a free-kick \u2013 leaving fans speechless.<\/p>\n

The incident occurred as Greenwood\u2019s Manchester City were taking on Chelsea in the Women\u2019s Super League. In the 38th minute with City 1-0 up, Greenwood, who was on a booking, was preparing to take a free-kick in her own half. <\/p>\n

As she assessed her options, Greenwood finally decided to play the set-piece short to a team-mate. However, she took too long for referee Emily Heaslip liking, who immediately brandished a yellow card and then a red.<\/p>\n

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The manner of the sending off left many fans appalled, with one raging: \u201cWhat the hell is going on man? Lost for words this weekend. Make it make sense.\u201d A second fumed: \u201cOne of the most ridiculous refereeing decisions I\u2019ve seen. What a joke!\u201d<\/p>\n

A third opined: \u201cI can understand if she was taking 30 seconds to a minute but less than 10 seconds, wow. I hate time wasting but this?\u201d Another said commented: \u201cAppalling decision. Embarrassing really. Rules are there to improve the game not damage it.\u201d<\/p>\n

What do you think of Greenwood's sending off? Tell us in the comments section below<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

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A fifth added: \u201cEvery week we hear about refereeing decisions more than anything else. The quality of refs is at an all-time low and yet all the emphasis is on respecting them. It is very difficult to respect a referee who acts like this. Stop protecting referees and make them accountable.\u201d<\/p>\n

Heaslip continued to dish out the cards though, with Lauren Hemp seeing red too as City were reduced to nine players. Meanwhile, City manager Gareth Taylor was booked.<\/p>\n

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However, a few fans defended the referee. One said: \u201cWhy is everyone criticising the ref for applying the current rules, which presumably every club was informed about at the start of the season?\u201d<\/p>\n

After holding on grimly, the nine players eventually conceded an equaliser, with Guro Reiten poking Chelsea level in the sixth minute of added time.<\/p>\n

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