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Paul-Jose M'Poku sees first career red as nine-man Standard Liege hold Royal Excel Mouscron

Paul-Jose M’Poku was shown a straight red card as Standard Liege held hosts Royal Excel Mouscron to a 2-2 draw in Sunday’s Belgian topflight fixture.

The winger, who played a key role in the Reds’ 3-0 defeat of Rebecq in Wednesday’s Belgian Cup game, was given the marching orders by referee Jan Boterberg in the 48th minute for a serious foul play.

Mouscron were heading coasting home to victory after Stipe Perica’s brace cancelled out Renaud Emond’s six minute opener, but substitute Maxime Lestienne ensured honours were shared, few second after Michel Preud'homme’s side got reduced to nine men following Joachim Carcela-Gonzalez’ dismissal.