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Djidji sees first career red as Okereke’s Venezia hold Aina-less Torino

The Ivorian defender was given his marching orders as the Maroons surrendered their lead against the Winged Lions

Koffi Djidji was sent off for the first time ever in his professional career as Torino played out a 1-1 draw versus Venezia in Monday’s Serie A outing.

Playing his fifth game of the 2021-22 Italian topflight campaign, the Ivoirian was given the marching orders by referee Lorenzo Maggioni.

Djidji had already been cautioned in the 74th minute, while a foul on David Okereke three minutes later resulted in a second yellow card and subsequent dismissal, along with the referee awarding the hosts a penalty – that was converted by Mattia Aramu.