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Antigua and Barbuda players sent off for pulling opponent's hair

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Aedan Scipio's dreadlocks make him stand out on the soccer field, but they also attract unwanted attention. During a Concacaf Nations League game, Scipio came off the bench for Anguilla, who were trailing 5-0 against Antigua and Barbuda. Three minutes later, Keon Greene was sent off for pulling Scipio's hair after losing the ball. Scipio was dragged to the floor again in added time when Shalon Knight grabbed his hair. Despite finishing with nine men, Antigua and Barbuda won the match 5-0.

Anguilla ranks second to last of 211 teams in the FIFA rankings, with Antigua and Barbuda in 163rd place.

Read the original report at Apnews.

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